- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Karen
Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns like parenting, sleep, and self-esteem. Karen also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life-change stresses.
She uses a blend of approachable therapies to fit what a person needs. That can include client-centered conversations that focus on what matters most to the person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas are woven in for emotion regulation and grounding.
Karen has worked with caregiving and health-related concerns, including chronic illness and hospice settings. She keeps experience with population-specific needs, such as LGBT-related concerns and blended-family questions, in mind when planning sessions. Family of origin issues are part of her focus, for people who notice old roles and expectations still shaping daily life.
In sessions she encourages people to identify their own goals and to build on existing strengths. Conversations include practical strategies, skill practice, and reflection about patterns that repeat over time. She aims to help people who want clearer communication, better sleep and eating habits, or more stable moods.
To begin she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Karen commonly uses client-centered work to ground sessions in the person’s priorities. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping someone clarify goals and values. It is useful for people who want to talk through family patterns, relationship concerns, or personal priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent element. CBT breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas may be included to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills when emotions run high.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative step. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That discussion can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and comfort indicate.
Formats for remote work are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. When people want less screen time, audio-only or shorter sessions can be discussed as practical alternatives to full video meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools, plus DBT-informed skills when emotion regulation is needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCPC in Maryland and LPC in Virginia and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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