Karen Bradt , LCSW

Karen Bradt is a licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma professional who brings a practical, action-oriented approach to therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida, along with a certificate in Addictions, and she explains clinical concepts in straightforward terms so clients can apply them in daily life. Karen has extensive experience supporting people managing anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, borderline personality disorder, depression, and the effects of physical and psychological abuse, self-harm, sexual abuse, and other traumas.

Her practice blends traditional talk therapy with education about how trauma affects the brain, and she emphasizes hands-on tools and small, achievable steps that help reprogram automatic reactions to triggers. She frames clients as experts on their own lives and asks them to experiment with new techniques while she offers guidance, education, and practical strategies. Karen also pays attention to the link between physical activity and mood and encourages clients to find movement or routines that support their mental health.

Because she lives in a mountain area that experiences seasonal power outages, Karen sometimes turns off video scheduling availability during winter months; clients who need video sessions are invited to request them so she can accommodate when possible. She draws on lived and clinical experience to help people move from feeling stuck by combining insight, education, and concrete behavioral changes.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations for closeness and safety. In online sessions this approach helps clients explore patterns in relationships, understand attachment needs, and practice new ways of relating to partners, family members, or friends.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration. This approach supports people who want a nonjudgmental space to process emotions, clarify goals, and develop greater self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques from these methods so they fit the client's life and challenges.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity between sessions. These options let clients access licensed professionals from wherever they are, try different formats to see what feels most effective, and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives.