Karen Wassom Hammond, LPCC
Compassionate counselor for relationship and anger concerns
Book with KarenWorks with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Karen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Karen
Karen Wassom Hammond is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Kentucky with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. Karen aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's values.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful feelings and confusing decisions.
Background and approach
Sessions often begin with listening and learning what matters most to the person. From there she works with clients to build small, practical steps that fit their daily life. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and goals.
Karen also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress. Dialectical behavior strategies help with emotional regulation and skills for handling conflict or intense feelings. Karen has experience addressing concerns such as infidelity, blended family strain, communication breakdowns, codependency, and financial stress.
She also offers premarital conversations and faith-informed counseling when clients request it. Her work includes coaching-style guidance for people wanting clearer goals or renewed motivation. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to each person's pace.
Karen encourages small steps and practical changes so progress can be noticed between appointments. If someone is ready to begin, she supports a straightforward, step-by-step path forward.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Karen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work and skill building
Karen uses client-centered therapy to begin online work by focusing on what the person cares about most. This approach emphasizes listening, respect for personal values, and letting the client's goals shape each session. It is useful for people who want someone to hear their story and help set practical goals.She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and small behavioral steps to improve sleep, mood, and relationship interactions. For intense emotions and conflict, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, try out techniques, and adjust methods to fit the client's needs and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and reading nonverbal cues, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Karen
What kinds of concerns can Karen help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting matters, and related life stressors.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a client-centered style that starts with listening and follows the client's lead, combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Karen has 12 years of professional experience working with people on relationship challenges and emotional regulation.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed as a Kentucky LPCC in the state of Kentucky.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.