Karen House , LPC, LPCC

Karen House is a licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience who blends a warm, approachable manner with a clear focus on practical problem solving. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and has supported a wide range of people through issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Her therapeutic style is relaxed but purposeful, centered on equipping clients with concrete tools they can use between sessions. Each meeting builds on prior work so that clients leave with strategies they can try right away, and homework and in-session exercises are part of the ongoing process. She listens closely to identify patterns and strengths that can guide relief and progress.

Karen has particular experience working with military service members, veterans, their spouses, and families, alongside people facing co-occurring conditions, attachment and parenting concerns, and crises related to loss or significant life change. She emphasizes collaboration and expects active engagement from clients as part of the healing process.

Her goal is to help people move through challenges with increased resilience, integrity, and dignity, offering practical interventions grounded in evidence-informed approaches and a commitment to client empowerment.

Approaches and online care for practical healing

Karen integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their feelings and identify their own solutions - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and addressing interpersonal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete skills and exercises, making it well suited for treating anxiety, depression, and many stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through structured procedures and bilateral stimulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or travel. These options increase access to licensed professionals and allow people to receive consistent care from wherever they are, while preserving the same therapeutic focus on skill building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving.