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Karen Dolbee

LCSW (she/her)20 years of experience
5.0 (54)
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Hi! I'm Karen and I am excited to meet you. I enjoy being a part of my clients' journeys as they explore challenges, concerns related to anxiety and depression, and the ups and downs of life. I will meet you where you are at with a non-judgemental and curious attitude.

I have a sense of humor and often bring humor into my sessions with clients.

Together we will explore and examine what you are experiencing currently and what you would like your future to look like and then we will be on our way!

First session

In your first session we will get to know one another! I will ask you questions related to your current concerns and together we will start building our road map to help you get to where you would like to be. Whether that is 1 month, 6 months, or a year from now.

Strengths

I am nonjudgmental with a curious mindset and attitude. I have a sense of humor and often bring humor into my sessions with clients.

Ideal clients

I love working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, those struggling with low self-esteem, and self-care issues. I enjoy people who are curious about themselves and are ready to try new techniques to break old behavior patterns.

Treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I have been using Mindfulness-Based Therapy in my practice for 7 years. I love being able to teach clients Mindful techniques to help decrease anxiety and increase mood. We will work together to create a game plan for including Mindfulness into your daily routine helping you to stay grounded and present.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have been using CBT for my entire career and it has been my pleasure to help clients be able to recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior. I believe each and every client has the ability to create and maintain long lasting positive changes in their lives.

Location

Virtual sessions

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (54)4 reviews
October 1, 2025

Karen is really warm, funny and genuine! Felt instantly comfortable, and I'm really looking forward to working more with her.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Karen
June 19, 2025

Very caring, listening, understanding, genuine, and helpful as a guide toward goals (big and small).

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 13 with Karen
May 26, 2025

Karen is an incredible provider. She is calm, thoughtful and very attuned to my individual needs. She is always open, nonjudgemental, and it's clear she truly cares about her clients. Choosing her as my therapist was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I'm so grateful she has been a consistent resource for me during this period of growth.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 45 with Karen

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