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Karen Bergman, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 8 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

She is amazing!

Reviewed December 2024

Karen Bergman allows me to express myself freely, even when I feel I make no sense, she gets me to a point of clarity. She's a great listener, very direct, and her reasoning serves as an anchor in moments when I'm all over the place. Only 2 video meets in and I feel that she can definitely continue to keep me on course to reach my personal goals. I appreciate her support and genuine attentiveness. She's the 1st therapist I was assigned to and I plan on continuing with her. Thank you for caring. All the best!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Karen

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Karen Bergman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558607523.

  • LCSW · California · 27807 · Expires October 2026

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 Karen Bergman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Caring Helping Recommend Amazing Attentive Genuine Helpful Insightful Support

She is amazing!

Reviewed December 2024

Karen Bergman allows me to express myself freely, even when I feel I make no sense, she gets me to a point of clarity. She's a great listener, very direct, and her reasoning serves as an anchor in moments when I'm all over the place. Only 2 video meets in and I feel that she can definitely continue to keep me on course to reach my personal goals. I appreciate her support and genuine attentiveness. She's the 1st therapist I was assigned to and I plan on continuing with her. Thank you for caring. All the best!

Reviewed September 2024

Very attentive and respectful, meets you where you are

Reviewed January 2024

Karen is an extremely skilled therapist. She is a good listener and offers great feedback. I feel heard by her and get great suggestions on how to deal with difficult experiences. She always responds to my messages with long and thoughtful responses. I definitely recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

Karen is great. She is really helping me to open up and deal with childhood issues that have affected me.

Reviewed March 2023

Karen Bergman has been helping me with video therapy for about 3 months now. She is insightful and caring and I have appreciated all of her help. Her soft demeanor allows me to feel a gentle guiding approach without judgement or aggression. I highly recommend Karen if you are looking to find answer within yourself.

Reviewed February 2023

good listener I feel like a person not just a work obligation

Reviewed January 2023

I have only had a short time with Karen Bergman, however, I find her approach helpful and I like her caring attitude. She makes me feel important and gives me a different approach to seeing things I have been dealing with my entire life.

Reviewed December 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Bergman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Bergman 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 Karen Bergman speak?

Karen Bergman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Bergman have?

Karen Bergman has 11 years of experience.

Where is Karen Bergman licensed to practice?

Karen Bergman is licensed to practice in California.

Does Karen Bergman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Bergman 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."

How can I communicate with Karen Bergman?

Karen Bergman 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 Karen Bergman?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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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.