- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Karla
Karla Burgess is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with 21 years of experience. She has worked in hospital settings and in private practice in a rural community. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
She has experience across a broad range of concerns from working as a school counselor and as the only mental health practitioner in her area. That background brought regular work with anxiety and depression, behavioral concerns, parenting questions, grief, and school-related issues. She also notes experience supporting people facing caregiver stress and first responder issues.
Karla emphasizes building a strong working relationship. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and understand a person's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals.
Sessions focus on practical steps that move toward stated goals. Conversations often cover communication problems, family of origin concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. Work may include short-term problem solving or longer conversations about life purpose, midlife shifts, or healing from past hurts.
She practices in Nebraska and offers sessions in English. Costs can vary by location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people explore their own thoughts and feelings. This approach can help when someone wants to be heard and to make sense of painful emotions like guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive self-critical thoughts.
Solution-Focused Therapy prioritizes small, concrete steps toward specific goals. Sessions may focus on what is already working and how to build on those strengths. This approach suits people who want focused, goal-oriented work alongside deeper reflection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins on a work break or longer sessions when needed. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while they work through concerns like stress, grief, or relationship strain.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Karla works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and self-esteem issues. She also works with relationship and family problems and life changes.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She emphasizes a strong working relationship and uses talk-based approaches to understand those feelings. Techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to identify thoughts and set practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of experience, including hospital work and private practice in a rural area, and experience as a school counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - practicing in Nebraska.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.