- Attachment-based focus
- Client-centered practice
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Karen
Karen Rice is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 27 years of clinical experience based in Louisiana. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Karen draws on straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. She listens to how everyday life is affecting mood and behavior, then helps people try small changes that can ease pressure. Conversations focus on current problems, patterns that keep problems going, and concrete steps to cope better between sessions.
Her background includes long experience in counseling adults through life changes and losses. Karen combines ideas from attachment-based work with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral strategies. That mix lets her look at how relationships shape feelings and then test different thoughts and actions to reduce anxiety.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear examples and simple exercises. People who prefer a direct, values-minded approach often find the style helpful. Karen pays attention to faith and personal values when clients bring those into sessions.
She offers practical support for managing compassion fatigue and burnout, and for rebuilding self-esteem after setbacks. The focus remains on small, manageable steps people can use in daily life to reduce worry and improve how they connect with others.
How her therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Attachment-based work looks at how past and current relationships influence how people react and connect. In practice this means noticing patterns in current close relationships and trying different ways of relating to reduce anxiety and isolation.Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what the person brings to the room. Sessions emphasize reflective listening and helping the client find their own solutions to problems such as relationship strain or life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, social fears, and low mood by practicing new responses and tracking what happens.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find video sessions helpful for practicing social skills while others prefer phone meetings for quicker conversations; check the available formats and choose what fits daily life best.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, depression, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to look at relationship patterns and practical thought and behavior changes.
How long has she practiced?
She has 27 years of experience as a counselor in clinical settings and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.