Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Daniel Karlow

Daniel Karlow, LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 25+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

Continue with Daniel

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. pc014367
NPI
1639815533

Copied as listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

  • Practical coping tools
  • Attachment-informed care
  • Support for caregivers

About Daniel

Daniel Karlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing grief, family conflict, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and caregiving strain. He also supports those coping with trauma and vicarious trauma, ADHD, and the practical challenges of life changes. Daniel emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

He brings 25 years of experience to his work and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable steps, not on jargon. Daniel listens first, then helps people find ways to manage strong feelings and improve daily routines.

His approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices. That mix helps with relationship patterns, upsetting memories, and recurring unhelpful thoughts. He explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the person in session.

Daniel often works with professionals who carry stress from their jobs, including caregivers and staff who support abused or traumatized children. He helps them separate work strain from home life and rebuild balance. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues and the decisions those bring.

Beginning therapy with Daniel involves a straightforward discussion about what matters most to the client. He will co-create a plan, check progress, and adjust the work as needed. The goal is practical change that fits everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How his approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it helps people change repeating cycles and feel safer in relationships. Client-centered therapy centers on listening without judgment and following the person's lead to build trust and insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress happens.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and use quieter surroundings when needed. Online meetings also make it easier to maintain continuity after major life changes or during caregiving responsibilities, and they allow practicing new skills between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people dealing with grief, family conflict, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and vicarious trauma, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging.

What is his therapy style like?

He listens closely and tailors sessions to each person's needs, using straightforward talk and practical steps rather than technical language.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with people facing family issues, trauma, loss, and related stresses.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Daniel KarlowContinue with Daniel