- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Respectful listening
About Karen
Karen Foley is a licensed clinical social worker who brings over 30 years of experience to her practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes respect for each person's story and believes people have strengths to draw on when things are hard.
Her approach centers on listening first and following the client's lead. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversations rather than jargon. She uses methods that help people change thoughts and behaviors, build emotional regulation skills, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Karen blends cognitive strategies with mindfulness and skills training. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Narrative ideas are used when helpful to reshape unhelpful stories people tell themselves.
Over three decades of work have included helping people facing grief, loss, and the aftermath of domestic violence. Her view is that starting therapy is a brave step, and she aims to make the process understandable and manageable. She encourages small, steady changes that fit into daily life.
People who choose her can expect a respectful, steady presence focused on practical tools and personal strengths. She helps people set realistic goals and follow through at a pace that fits each person.
Her approach centers on listening first and following the client's lead. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversations rather than jargon. She uses methods that help people change thoughts and behaviors, build emotional regulation skills, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Karen blends cognitive strategies with mindfulness and skills training. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Narrative ideas are used when helpful to reshape unhelpful stories people tell themselves.
Over three decades of work have included helping people facing grief, loss, and the aftermath of domestic violence. Her view is that starting therapy is a brave step, and she aims to make the process understandable and manageable. She encourages small, steady changes that fit into daily life.
People who choose her can expect a respectful, steady presence focused on practical tools and personal strengths. She helps people set realistic goals and follow through at a pace that fits each person.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.