- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Karen Andrews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar mood concerns, grief, eating issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Karen uses clear language and steady guidance to help people make practical changes.
Her approach leans on building better communication and understanding how past attachments affect present reactions. She draws on client-centered work to listen without judgment and on cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are also used to help reduce reactivity and bring attention back to the present moment.
Karen supports people who struggle with impulsivity, jealousy, isolation, or the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. She also addresses body image, substance-related concerns, and issues tied to intellectual disability or neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Sessions aim to identify patterns that increase anger or frustration and to try concrete alternatives in day-to-day life.
She pays attention to how attachment problems or feelings of emptiness feed into anger and relationship strain. Existential questions about purpose and meaning are welcomed alongside practical skill-building. Strategies often include short behavioral experiments, communication rehearsal, and grounding exercises.
Clients are encouraged to set clear goals and to reassess progress as they go. The emphasis is on sensible steps a person can use between sessions to reduce heated reactions and rebuild trust with others. To begin, the booking route asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Karen uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current reactions and connection patterns. This helps when anger comes from feeling misunderstood, abandoned, or hypervigilant in relationships. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's concerns, supporting clearer communication and more agency in choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns that fuel anger and to practice alternative responses through small experiments. These approaches suit stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship strain.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Karen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts it as progress is observed, so the approach can change if something isn't helping.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since formats are not stated in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow short check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. The focus is on practical steps that transfer into everyday life rather than on guaranteeing outcomes.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Karen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, grief, eating issues, ADHD, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and test new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karen has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking by using the site booking flow, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.