- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Trauma care
About Jennifer
Jennifer Karr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, or major life changes. Her practice also addresses addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and questions about self-worth.
Jennifer draws on practical tools rather than long lectures. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build different coping skills. Solution-Focused methods guide shorter-term goal setting, while Trauma-Focused approaches are used when past events are getting in the way of daily life.
Her background includes many years providing mental health services in jails and working with people connected to the legal system. That experience shapes a direct, nonjudgmental style and familiarity with high-stress environments. She also supports professionals in demanding roles, such as law enforcement and first responders.
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Jennifer prefers to work with real-life problems and concrete steps - for example changing patterns of impulse, managing anger, or reducing panic attacks. She will discuss practical strategies, coping skills, and small measurable goals during sessions.
Clients can expect frank talk about current challenges and clear suggestions to try between meetings. Humor is sometimes part of the process when it fits. To start, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems and then testing small changes to see what helps. DBT emphasizes building concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be practiced between sessions.She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term, achievable goals and Trauma-Focused methods when past events are affecting daily functioning. The therapist works with each person to decide which approaches fit best for their situation and goals. That decision is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins between other obligations. Phone or video sessions may offer practical flexibility - for example a quick phone check-in when bandwidth or time is limited, or a video meeting when visual cues are helpful. The therapist will discuss which arrangement best supports the client's needs and day-to-day routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses skill-based techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behavior and to build coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience, including long-term work providing mental health services in jails and with people involved in the legal system.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.