- Self esteem
- Career transitions
- Anger management
About Kareem
Kareem Spence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as self-esteem, anger, career transitions, and relationship challenges, and lists young adult issues among his focus areas.
He speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on helping people build coping skills. Kareem helps clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about next steps. He uses practical strategies aimed at clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
In the room he breaks problems into manageable parts. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and setting short-term goals. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions and tracks progress over time.
Kareem has experience guiding people through career changes and workplace stress. He also works with concerns around fatherhood issues, money and financial worries, forgiveness, and impulsivity. Communication problems and feelings of emptiness are noted areas of focus.
Clients can expect straightforward, goal-focused work that emphasizes skill building and concrete change. Before booking, confirm the current session options so you know how sessions are delivered and which format fits your routine.
How Kareem uses evidence-based techniques online
Two common evidence-based approaches he draws on are cognitive strategies and skills training. Cognitive strategies involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternatives to reduce anxiety and self-doubt. Skills training focuses on practical behaviors like communication, impulse control, and workplace strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.Another approach is short-term goal work that breaks larger problems into steps. This method helps people trying to navigate career changes, fatherhood issues, or the pressure of early adulthood by setting clear, measurable tasks and reviewing progress each session. These approaches are practical and action oriented to suit people who want concrete change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kareem collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in and adjusts the plan as goals evolve so the work stays relevant.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, and busy days by removing commute time and allowing appointments from wherever you are. They also let people try shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings depending on what works for daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he support?
Kareem works with adults on self-esteem, anger, career and workplace issues, relationship problems, and young adult issues among other concerns.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on building coping skills, setting short-term goals, and practicing new responses to difficult situations.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in New Jersey and holds the LPC credential listed as NJ LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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