- Anger management
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Karen
Karen Evanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 21 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. Karen also helps with family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on the client's concerns and practical steps to reduce distress. She uses a mix of therapy methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings and repeated reactions that get in the way of everyday life.
In sessions Karen combines client-centered listening with structured techniques. That can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways to respond, and learning skills to tolerate strong emotion. She also uses trauma-focused methods and hypnotherapy when those approaches fit a person's needs.
She frames work as a collaborative process. People set goals together and try small changes between appointments. Karen pays attention to what works in daily life and adjusts the plan when needed.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Oklahoma and a focus on connecting therapy tools to real situations. The emphasis is on clear strategies for handling anger, managing anxiety, and repairing the effects of past trauma. People leave with specific skills they can practice outside sessions, and a plan for what to try next.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. Online sessions using this approach let people talk through problems and have a therapist help clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. In online CBT a person might learn to spot unhelpful thinking, try behavioral experiments between sessions, and use worksheets or brief exercises to track progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. That can help with strong anger, anxiety spikes, or repeated conflicts by building concrete coping steps to use in daily life.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods to try first. That collaborative process includes checking what helps and switching approaches if needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make regular skill practice simpler to keep up. Talk with the therapist about the best session rhythm and structure for your goals so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses CBT and DBT skills alongside trauma-focused therapy and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How long has she worked in therapy?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas and Oklahoma and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.