- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Karen
Karen Loiselle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 12 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Karen also focuses on related concerns such as attachment issues, isolation, body image, and mood challenges.
She prefers straightforward conversations that help people understand what they are feeling. Sessions include time to name patterns, try small changes, and notice what works. Her background in social work informs a practical, person-focused way of working rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Karen uses a mix of methods to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down unhelpful thoughts and habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy looks at values and practical steps toward them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are added when relationship patterns or motivation are central.
People often come for help with communication problems, commitment worries, caregiver stress, or money-related anxiety. She also addresses challenges tied to impulsivity, guilt, control issues, and feelings of loneliness. The work often combines short-term skills with deeper reflection when needed.
In sessions Karen checks in on progress and adjusts the approach as goals shift. She aims to help people build more awareness, clearer choices, and everyday coping tools. Those interested in beginning are asked to use the site's matching process to schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, practical steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down troubling thoughts and behaviors into parts you can change with practice and experiments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a working relationship so clients can lead the pace and focus of the work.Karen treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit the concern, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. The first few meetings are used to see which combination of techniques feels most useful for the person.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel. It also lets people try tools and homework between meetings and bring examples from everyday life straight into sessions. If you want to explore whether online sessions fit your routine, use the matching questionnaire to start the process and schedule an initial meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD along with related issues like attachment, isolation, and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends practical, conversational work with reflective approaches, focusing on naming problems, trying small changes, and tracking what helps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CT LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.