- Anger management skills
- Trauma processing tools
- CBT and DBT methods
About Karen
Karen Kelly is an Alaska licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience supporting adults through intense emotional challenges. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and French.
Karen helps people name what is happening when stress, resentment, or explosive reactions get in the way of relationships or work. She also supports those coping with grief, burnout, or career strain. Conversations are practical and focused on learning skills to respond differently to triggers.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot thinking patterns that fuel anger and on dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build committed action when setbacks happen.
Karen also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for people processing traumatic memories. Client-centered principles guide how sessions are paced, with attention to the person’s own goals and readiness to try new strategies.
People with first responder backgrounds, veterans, or those affected by natural or human-caused disasters may find Karen’s experience relevant. She works with issues that often co-occur with anger, such as substance misuse, codependency, communication problems, and shame.
To begin, readers are asked to follow the site steps to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for ongoing frustration, avoidance, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories that continue to fuel strong emotional reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and pace. That means trying specific skills, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together. Confirm the session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to be in a specific building. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while learning emotion regulation, relapse prevention, and communication skills that apply to home and work settings.Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, anger, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines practical skills training with client-centered pacing. Sessions focus on learning concrete strategies for emotional regulation and changing unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Alaska.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Alaska LCSW and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Does she take clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.