- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Karr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and related concerns. She also supports people coping with grief, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills rather than lengthy theory. Humor may be used when it feels right, and she aims to make interactions direct and easy to follow.
Karr has long experience providing mental health services in jail settings and with people involved in the legal system. That background has exposed her to a wide range of situations and presentations. She brings that practical experience into outpatient work with adults from many backgrounds.
She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods inform goal setting, coping skills, and work on distressing thoughts or memories.
Typical sessions involve talking through current problems, practicing skills, and setting small goals to test between meetings. Conversations may cover communication problems, panic or mood concerns, substance-related behaviors, and questions about life purpose or meaning.
People who choose to work with her are usually looking for clear tools and a practical plan they can use between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site matching steps and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches are used for online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It can help with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and patterns that keep stress high. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. It is useful for mood instability, impulsive behaviors, and intense reactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets distressing memories and reactions to past trauma through structured strategies to reduce their impact over time.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as the client practices skills and notices what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to keep regular appointments, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings can support skill practice, reviewing progress, and planning real-world experiments between sessions while keeping the focus on practical tools and problem solving.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other mood or behavioral difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She focuses on skills, clear steps, and short-term goals drawn from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience, including many years providing mental health services in jail settings and working with people involved in the legal system.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.