Karlene Harrison, LMSW

Karlene Harrison is a licensed master social worker who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She has 15 years of clinical experience and works with people from many backgrounds. Karlene emphasizes building a genuine connection as the first step toward feeling better.

She draws on practical, research-based techniques to help people name problem areas and set small, achievable goals. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. Karlene listens patiently and helps clients reframe difficult thoughts and develop coping skills.

A lot of her work involves supporting people through loss, caregiving strain, and life transitions. That includes helping those whose family members face dementia and aging-related challenges. She also supports people dealing with addictions, mood disorders, and identity questions related to LGBT concerns.

Her approach mixes client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to increase insight, build new coping habits, and reduce distress.

Karlene aims to create a non-judgmental space where clients can begin where they are. She helps people identify next steps, practice new skills, and handle difficult feelings one step at a time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist provides a non-judgmental space and follows your lead to identify what matters most and what you want to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. It teaches practical skills for noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new responses to reduce anxiety or depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes skill-building around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a break, or audio-only options may help when bandwidth is limited. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and make it simpler to maintain regular meetings with a licensed professional.