Karen Gutherless
LPCC, 15 years of experience
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavioral health program leadership across private practice, healthcare, and virtual platforms. My work has impacted over 50,000 clients, helping individuals, families, and organizations, strengthen mental wellness through individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth counseling, and employee assistance program (EAP) services. I have provided care to clients, addressing challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress, and life transitions.
Key achievements include:
Led program development and quality assurance for outpatient and geriatric mental health programs. Built strategic telehealth partnerships with national EAP providers to expand virtual care access. Integrated creative therapy methods through my Fine Arts background, especially for youth and trauma survivors.
Supervised and mentored early-career clinicians to elevate care quality and professional growth.
Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
I’m passionate about empowering people to reclaim their mental wellness — and helping organizations design safe, supportive, and effective mental health programs.