- Anger management
- Addiction support
- Stress and anxiety
About Karen
Karen McCollough is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) in Michigan with 12 years working in mental health and chemical dependency. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes and relationship or family problems.
Karen focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now. She helps clients name patterns that lead to anger or frustration. Sessions are practical and goal oriented, with attention to coping skills people can try between appointments.
Her background includes work across clinical and addiction settings. That experience shapes how she addresses topics like substance use, compassion fatigue, and disruptive mood dysregulation. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both symptoms and the situations that maintain them.
People often come with concerns about control, communication, abandonment, or caregiver stress. Karen offers clear guidance on managing strong emotions and rebuilding trust in relationships. She also addresses issues tied to aging, autism spectrum traits, blended family dynamics, and family of origin questions.
Her approach is collaborative. Karen works with clients to set practical goals, try specific strategies, and track progress over time. To start, she asks about current struggles and what the client wants to change. From there she helps plan the next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Karen uses evidence-based approaches that focus on skills and behavior change. One common method teaches people to notice triggers, pause, and choose a different response. This helps with anger that comes up at work or at home by building practical coping steps to use in the moment.Another approach targets patterns around substance use and impulsive behavior. It looks at what keeps the pattern going and teaches alternative behaviors, coping strategies, and relapse prevention planning. That approach is useful for addictions and for managing urges linked to anger or stress.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss goals and try techniques together to see what fits best. Decisions on approach are collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats when scheduling to match the logistics to your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include relationship and family problems and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns and testing strategies in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health and chemical dependency settings. That background informs work with addiction and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Ohio and an LPCC in Michigan. Her practice location is listed as Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.