Karen Herbert
LCSW, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
About me
I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist with 20+ years of experience supporting clients navigating life changes, relationship challenges, and stressful times. I provide a judgment free space where you can be yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build personalized skills and coping strategies that work for you. In our work together, I use evidence-based therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered, and strength-based practices, all tailored to support your unique journey. Together, we’ll explore your inner world with compassion and curiosity, helping you gain insight, build self-trust, and move forward with clarity and intention. I believe that feeling safe and seen is the foundation of good therapy.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is really about getting to know you—your story, what’s been feeling difficult lately, and what you'd like support with. There’s no pressure to have the “perfect” way to explain things. You can come as you are, whether that means you're clear on your goals or just know something feels off. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, go over a bit of your background, and start to get a sense of what you'd like your life to feel like moving forward. I’ll also answer any questions you have about how therapy works and what our sessions will look like. Most importantly, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and not rushed. It’s okay to feel nervous, that’s completely normal.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a calm presence, real conversation, and a style that meets you where you actually are, not where you think you should be. My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in respect for your lived experience. I take the time to get to know you, your strengths, your patterns, what’s been weighing on you, and help you move through it with support that feels real, steady, and right-sized for your life. You won’t get surface level strategies here. You’ll get honest support, tools that fit your actual day-to-day, and a relationship built on trust and care.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in online therapy for clients navigating the unique challenges of anxiety, stress, burnout, relationships, and life transitions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily demands or standing at the edge of a major change, my goal is to provide compassionate, practical support tailored just for you. Through evidence-based approaches and a warm, judgment-free space, you’ll gain tools to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered, and strength-based approaches. That means we’ll look at how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected while also focusing on what’s already strong and resilient within you. I believe therapy works best when it’s collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you as a whole person, not just the challenges you’re facing. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and conversational. I’m here to listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and help you make sense of what’s been keeping you stuck so you can start moving forward with more clarity and confidence.