- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
About Karen
Karen Galvin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Montana with 30 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, life changes, addictions, grief, mood disorders and young adult issues. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, anger, and family conflict.
Her background includes outpatient therapy and hospital care, as well as long-term psychiatric and residential settings. That breadth gives her experience with a wide range of life stages and situations. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills rather than abstract theories.
She draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. EMDR is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when that fits the client’s needs.
Karen also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work and hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices for stress and coping. She aims to collaborate with clients on strategies that fit their daily life and values. The emphasis is on making steady, manageable changes over time.
If you are a young adult worried about leaving home, early career stress, relationships, or feeling behind, she has experience addressing those concerns. To begin, follow the site’s steps to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and uses conversation to clarify goals and values. Online, this looks like guided discussion, goal setting, and regular check-ins to see what is and isn't working. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking patterns and behaviors. In virtual sessions clients learn to identify unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors between meetings, and review results together. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories; when appropriate it involves structured processing and guided techniques to reduce distress linked to past events.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. From there they decide which methods to try first and adapt the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week by avoiding travel and making scheduling easier. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer, skill-building work. Ask about the available session types and how they can be arranged to match your routine and needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addictions, grief, mood disorders and young adult issues among others.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to set goals and develop coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience across outpatient, hospital, residential and long-term psychiatric settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Montana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and provides services in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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