- Guilt and shame
- Caregiver stress
- Self-esteem work
About Karin
Karin Cummins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and Idaho with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Karin also supports people coping with guilt and shame and related issues such as caregiver stress, loneliness, and communication problems.
She frames sessions around straightforward conversation and practical steps. Karin listens to the situation, helps name what matters most, and suggests ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions look at how daily habits, thought patterns, and relationship dynamics keep difficult feelings alive, then try small, doable changes.
Karin draws on faith-informed perspectives when clients want that included. That can mean bringing in questions about values, meaning, and forgiveness as part of therapy. She avoids quick fixes and focuses on steady progress through concrete strategies and reflection.
Her work often involves coaching on communication, practicing self-compassion, and facing guilt or shame without adding pressure. Karin supports people who want to reconnect with their sense of purpose or rebuild confidence after loss or conflict.
People who choose her can expect a calm, direct approach that balances emotional listening with practical tools. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's online options.
How evidence-based methods fit into online sessions
Many clients find benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that target specific problems. Cognitive-style approaches focus on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, then practicing alternatives to reduce anxiety and shame. These approaches help with social anxiety, worry, and negative self-beliefs.Behavioral strategies concentrate on action - changing routines, facing avoided situations a step at a time, and building new habits. This kind of work suits phobias, social anxiety, and getting through life transitions by breaking tasks into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karin will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, values, and daily life. That means checking what feels doable and adjusting methods as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit around work, caregiving, and busy schedules. It can make it easier to have a shorter check-in, avoid travel, or meet on a day when fitting a session into the calendar matters most.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps clients name the feeling, look at where it comes from, and try small behavioral and thinking changes to reduce its hold.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and Idaho and practices from Utah.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses 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.