- Guilt and shame work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Grief informed practice
About Karen
Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy, among other areas. She also lists work related to ADHD, parenting, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
She trained in psychology and counseling and has worked with people facing loss, serious illness, and caregiving strain. Her background includes grief-informed practice and experience supporting first responders, active duty military, and veterans. She draws on a range of clinical approaches rather than a single method.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person and uses that to shape goals. She applies client-centered ideas alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic thinking when helpful.
People meet in a straightforward way to talk about the problems that feel most pressing. Karen helps identify practical steps and coping skills, and she checks in about what is and isn’t working as treatment progresses. She encourages clients to use their existing strengths while learning new strategies for stress, sleep, eating issues, or relationship strain.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including chronic pain, body image, blended family issues, and adjustment to life changes. Sessions are offered in English, and she works from her Maryland licensure while noting the professional credentials she holds.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person set their own goals. It supports people who need someone to reflect their experience and prioritize what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people work with a therapist licensed in Maryland while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening plus techniques from CBT and mindfulness to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses to guilt or shame.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings, including grief and loss and support for first responders and military clients.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Maryland and Virginia; she practices based on those credentials and works from Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.