- Guilt and shame
- Attachment concerns
- Addiction support
About Karen
Karen Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 26 years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, and relationship problems. Her listed focus also includes guilt and shame alongside many common life strains such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions look at what feels most pressing and practical. She helps people talk through communication problems, commitment worries, and codependency patterns. She also addresses attachment concerns tied to adoption, foster care, or early family separation.
Karen supports people dealing with life shifts like divorce, separation, or workplace stress. She offers help for those affected by domestic violence, substance use, or coping after a disaster. She works with parents and caregivers managing caregiver stress and disruptive mood challenges in children as they relate to family dynamics.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills and clearer thinking about next steps. That can mean improving communication, setting boundaries, or building routines that reduce anxiety and overwhelm. She also speaks directly about feelings of guilt and shame and how those feelings influence behavior.
Her background as an LCSW informs a pragmatic way of working. Clients can expect a partnership that balances listening with clear suggestions for coping and change. To begin, prospective clients use the site flow to indicate their concerns and schedule a first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach is cognitive work that looks at thoughts and beliefs that feed anxiety, depression, and shame; it helps people test those beliefs and try different ways of thinking. Another often-used method focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early relationships shape current reactions and learning new ways to relate to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit best with the client's goals, history, and comfort level. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than using a single fixed method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people join from different locations. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that match a quieter moment during the day. Confirm the exact session format and technical details before your first meeting so the sessions fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship problems, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on talking through problems, improving communication, and finding concrete coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and works with clients from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.