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Karen Crawley-Buckholtz, LCPC

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 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland

Recent reviews

Karen has been a life saver for me, guiding me on taking care of my self through difficult medical circumstances and obligations toward family. Her knowledge of programs and resources has proved to be valuable.

Reviewed November 2024

Karen is a great therapist and very knowledgeable. She listens to me and offers many different options to help me in difficult situations. She has a variety of experience with working with people from different jobs in her past. She has a kind heart and it's a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Karen

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I am licensed in Maryland with 19 years of professional work experience. I hold a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a MA in counseling psychology from Bowie State University. I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional. I also have extensive training and experience in grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression, relationship issues, hospice, illness and disability issues, cultural diversity /special populations, working with first responders, and meeting the unique needs of active duty military and veterans. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am eclectic in my clinical approach and will adapt to to your needs in choosing therapeutic approaches and in assisting you in developing treatment goals to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe you know your needs better than anyone. I also believe that you have many strengths that with support, will be tools you can use in overcoming the things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am here if you are ready to get started.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Eating and food-related issues Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053517342.

  • LCPC · Maryland · LC2622 · Expires January 2025

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 Crawley-Buckholtz

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

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Karen has been a life saver for me, guiding me on taking care of my self through difficult medical circumstances and obligations toward family. Her knowledge of programs and resources has proved to be valuable.

Reviewed November 2024

Karen is a great therapist and very knowledgeable. She listens to me and offers many different options to help me in difficult situations. She has a variety of experience with working with people from different jobs in her past. She has a kind heart and it's a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2024

Better help and my therapist have helped me get through a very difficult time with my husband being ill and then passing away. Being able to send messages is critical because it works at my convenience and I don’t have to worry about appointment times.

Reviewed July 2024

I love my therapist she is kind and supportive and she has a way to show she cares and understands me

Reviewed April 2024

Her understanding of trauma is unparalleled. Very responsive and good at what she does

Reviewed March 2024

She is lovely and makes me feel seen.

Reviewed September 2023

It is so helpful to get sound advise, information and resources in addition to having someone listen and respond in session or with a timely message.

Reviewed January 2024

I began my therapeutic journey with Betterhelp never having experienced therapy before. Uncertain about what lay ahead, I found solace in the fact that my therapist, Karen Crawley Buckhotlz, actively listened to my concerns. Together, we delved into the exploration of my strengths and my weaknesses, devising strategies to navigate challenges, problem-solving, and fostering acceptance and release. Life is a series of highs and lows with choices that are sometimes crystal clear and at other times elusive. I am so grateful for the guidance that help me navigate through the complexities, allowing me to emerge from the challenges with a clearer sense of direction. This transformative process has left me feeling renewed and stronger than I have in a long time. Thank you, Karen.

Reviewed January 2024

Ms. Karen is very kind, caring, nurturing and compassionate. She’s very knowledgeable and very kind. She has excellent experience working with people with disabilities. I always feel heard and affirmed. She’s direct and tactful. I’ve really enjoyed working with her and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of care.

Reviewed September 2023

She is a wonderful therapist and I really like her. She is very knowledgeable about things and is very helpful to me.

Reviewed September 2023

My therapist, Karen Crawley Bockholtz has help me to gain better insight and understanding on effective communication, & improve active listening skills by repharsing my response often times yeild a postitve outcome. It has worked! She's also helping me to understand things from my past and how to move forward. Karen is so intuitive and professional, I am so thankful to Betterhelp for paring me with Ms. Crawley Buckholtz. A true blessing.

Reviewed July 2023

Karen is awesome, very easy to talk to, and im very glad I was matched with her on Better Help. She is supportive over video call and text.

Reviewed June 2023

Karen is a gentle, kind, informed, and supportive expert. I trust and highly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2023

I've only been working with Karen for a few short weeks and I already feel like she truly gets me and knows what my needs are. She is really helping me to see my blind spots and go deeper in my self reflection.

Reviewed June 2023

She is very compassionate, understanding, and professional. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2023

Karen is extremely professional. She caters to the matter at hand with phenomenal insight. I truly appreciate her and the tools she has given me to move forward. I feel much more optimistic and confident to manage myself in ways I couldn’t before.

Reviewed February 2023

Great person and human being!

Reviewed April 2023

She is a very caring and supportive person. She listens to me and helps me. She is very knowledgeable at what she does. She checks on me often. I really like her.

Reviewed April 2023

Very good listening

Reviewed February 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Crawley-Buckholtz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Crawley-Buckholtz 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 Crawley-Buckholtz speak?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Crawley-Buckholtz have?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz has 20 years of experience.

Where is Karen Crawley-Buckholtz licensed to practice?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is licensed to practice in Maryland.

Does Karen Crawley-Buckholtz accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Crawley-Buckholtz 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 Karen Crawley-Buckholtz offer?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Crawley-Buckholtz?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz 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 Crawley-Buckholtz?

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