I've worked with Karlene for close to a year now to process unresolved childhood traumas. I'm a member of the LGBT+ community and she has been more than welcoming and has helped me grow more confident in myself in everyday living (career path etc). I would definitely work with Karlene again.
Karlene Harrison, LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Karlene is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Karlene. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
Karlene has been awesome to work with! She listens to understand and asks quality thoughtful questions. She seeks ideas and tools for me to help myself in a variety of scenarios and follows up to see how the tools are helping. She demonstrates her understanding of the basic psychology and it’s application to my life, and her experience working with others over the years regularly gives insights into solutions. She also does a great job of setting expectations as life has ups and downs and counseling has fast and slow progressions frequency and length of discussions will shift and that is expected. I would highly recommend Karlene and the BetterHelp platform.
More about Karlene
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
I am a fully licensed clinical social worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. I have over 15 years clinical experience in a wide range of settings and with diverse clientele. I work with adults from all backgrounds. Common presenting problems include depression, anxiety, guilt, grief, relationship conflict, and communication barriers. I have extensive experience working with clients facing loss, grief, and life transitions (including clients who are dealing with family members with dementia and aging issues).
Finding a therapist and forming a meaningful connection is the first step in your journey toward improving your situation. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can discuss any of life's problems - an environment in which we can work together to assist you in building insight, developing coping strategies, and expressing feelings.
My counseling style is relaxed and collaborative. I use a variety of trusted, research based therapy techniques to help you identify problem areas, set expectations, and work toward positive change. Learning to re-frame or perceive problems in a different way can change distorted thoughts and build skills to help you learn how to process problems in healthier ways. I also believe that sometimes people just need to talk for a while - I am a patient listener and my approach allows you, the client, to start wherever you need to start. I am here to help you navigate through the challenges you are facing.
I encourage you to be open to the various ways of connecting on this platform and learn which method is most beneficial for you. I look forward to working with you and helping guide you in a positive direction.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Mood disorders
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Karlene Harrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326280751.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801090289 · Expires August 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Karlene Harrison
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I've worked with Karlene for close to a year now to process unresolved childhood traumas. I'm a member of the LGBT+ community and she has been more than welcoming and has helped me grow more confident in myself in everyday living (career path etc). I would definitely work with Karlene again.
Karlene has been awesome to work with! She listens to understand and asks quality thoughtful questions. She seeks ideas and tools for me to help myself in a variety of scenarios and follows up to see how the tools are helping. She demonstrates her understanding of the basic psychology and it’s application to my life, and her experience working with others over the years regularly gives insights into solutions. She also does a great job of setting expectations as life has ups and downs and counseling has fast and slow progressions frequency and length of discussions will shift and that is expected. I would highly recommend Karlene and the BetterHelp platform.
Karlene listens to my feelings and concerns and offers insight and useful tools to help me work on healing myself.
I really enjoy working with Karlene. She helps me understand where a lot of my behaviors are coming from and how to process big emotions when they happen in everyday life. I've made a lot of progress with Karlene and I would highly recommend her to anyone else who is dealing with processing and healing trauma.
She is the first counselor I actually walk away from the meeting feeling BETTER
Best therapy I’ve had
I have tried many counselors before and something just never clicked. I am happy to say that Karlene restored my hope for therapy! Always happy for our conversations
Karalene has been a great help to me in a time of crisis. I have recommended this service and her therapist skills to people I know also in need.
I have already recommended this service to others
2 sessions in and I am extremely comfortable with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Karlene Harrison offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karlene Harrison works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Karlene Harrison speak?
Karlene Harrison speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karlene Harrison have?
Karlene Harrison has 15 years of experience.
Where is Karlene Harrison licensed to practice?
Karlene Harrison is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does Karlene Harrison accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Karlene Harrison does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Karlene Harrison offer?
Karlene Harrison offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Karlene Harrison?
Karlene Harrison can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Karlene Harrison?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.