- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Karen
Karen Peck is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 18 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing addiction, trauma, grief, life transitions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. Karen approaches each person as the expert on their own story and aims to build on existing strengths.
Her background includes long work with substance use challenges and trauma-related concerns such as post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
She also helps people manage grief and the stress of major life changes. Her experience includes work related to first responder issues and veteran and armed forces concerns. In sessions she uses clear, goal-oriented techniques.
She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful patterns and from dialectical behavior methods to teach skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of how she helps people find motivation and calmer responses. Karen aims to make the work collaborative.
She listens first, then helps set practical steps that fit a person’s life. Expect straightforward discussion, skill practice, and options to try between sessions. Her style suits someone looking for supportive, experienced guidance through addiction, trauma, parenting strain, or big life transitions.
She helps people make steady changes by combining skill-building with attention to what matters most to them.
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Karen helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Karen lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online healing and skills building
Karen uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making daily routines and reactions easier to manage. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, and work or parenting stress.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy tools to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can help when feelings feel overwhelming or when anger and relationship strain get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for deeper conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people share notes, get quick support, or stay engaged between sessions. These options make regular work on goals easier to schedule around school, work, or caregiving.
Questions people ask about Karen
What concerns does Karen focus on?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. Additional areas include communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder and veteran issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then offers clear steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with substance use challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and also holds LPC and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner credentials in Virginia. She practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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