Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Karen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Karen
Dr. Karen Kearby is a Licensed Professional Counselor who blends practical, evidence-informed approaches with a warm, interactive style. She prioritizes respect and compassion while helping people face difficult emotions such as anger, anxiety, and grief.
Her goal is to create a space where people can talk through problems and take small, realistic steps forward. She uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices are added when emotion regulation or intense feelings get in the way of daily life. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, short-term goals and measure progress. With five years of experience, she has worked in independent practice and in correctional and military settings.
Her practice addresses stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, addiction-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also supports people navigating depression and compassion fatigue. Dr.
Kearby holds a doctorate in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She practices from Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. Her approach centers on collaborating with each person to set goals and routinely checking what’s working.
People who choose to work with her can expect clear, practical steps, regular review of progress, and a supportive presence through change. She encourages those ready to take a next step to reach out and begin the matching process.
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Karen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Karen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs support while they name goals and figure out next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your situation, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Goals are reviewed regularly so the work stays focused and relevant to your needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, on-the-go support and a way to track thoughts between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and to try different formats until the right fit is found.
Questions people ask about Karen
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in independent practice as well as in jail, prison, and military settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a doctorate in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with LPC credentials in Georgia and Tennessee, practicing from Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.