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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Karen
LICSW in Washington with 32 years of experience, Karen Foley helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She is a clinical social worker who emphasizes the client's own knowledge of their life and strengths. Karen encourages people to notice what already works for them and to build on those strengths when facing hard situations.
Karen uses practical, talk-based methods to address day-to-day struggles. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, doable steps. Sessions focus on clear skills and reflections rather than long lectures or dense theory.
Her work draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, change unhelpful behavior patterns, and increase motivation for recovery from addiction.
She also offers support for concerns related to body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and life purpose. Panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and phobias are included among the issues she addresses.
Karen frames the client as the expert on their story and works collaboratively to identify next steps. If you decide to begin, the first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist helps people tell their story and highlights their strengths to guide change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation and coping skills that are useful for intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Karen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That selection is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or sessions without a commute. Video work supports visual cues and skills practice, while simpler formats may reduce bandwidth needs or make brief follow-ups easier. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt methods like CBT and DBT for remote work so skills and problem-solving remain the focus.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, control issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Techniques are chosen to match the problem and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.