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Entry 182248Michigan / United States

Karen Moore

Karen Moore, LPC

Michigan 9 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - anxiety and trauma

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT concerns
  • Polyamory support

About Karen

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with nine years of experience, Karen Moore helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She works with adults facing LGBT-related concerns and social anxiety, and supports people exploring polyamory and self-love. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps clients can use between meetings.

Karen starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them turn insights into small, manageable changes. Meetings are steady and goal-oriented, not rushed.

In sessions she breaks down overwhelming problems into concrete pieces. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and practices new ways of responding. Homework may include short exercises to try between appointments.

Her approach is collaborative. Karen and the client decide together which steps to take next, and she checks in about progress each session. The work moves at the client’s pace while keeping clear focus on what the client wants to change.

Clients who prefer straightforward, practical support for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, or relationship questions will find a direct, skills-based style. She also offers understanding for people navigating LGBT issues and non-monogamous relationships. If you want clear steps and a plan you can use day to day, Karen provides that structure and follow-through.

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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used by counselors include skills-based work that teaches practical exercises for coping with anxiety and stress. This approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Another common approach is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how past harm affects current reactions and relationships. In practice this means moving at a careful pace, building skills for managing distress, and developing safer ways to respond to triggers. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That assessment can shift over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge. Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during windows that match work or caregiving schedules. Some formats also let people choose shorter or camera-free options when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals adapt tools and pacing so the work is practical and usable in daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Polyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include LGBT-related issues, social anxiety and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions.

What is the general therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and trying concrete steps between meetings.

How much professional experience is there?

She has nine years of professional work experience in counseling settings. That experience includes the concerns listed in the profile.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted as noted in the profile.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on the chosen plan within that structure.

How do I begin working with this counselor?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Karen Moore

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