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Karen Eldridge

Karen Eldridge

LPC

Virginia

Collaborative, down-to-earth counseling for adults

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701008257
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

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    • Person-focused approach
    • Motivation-focused work
    • Practical coping skills

    About Karen

    Karen Eldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work on genuineness and collaboration. She aims to make talking about hard things feel more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a clinical interrogation. Karen emphasizes responsibility and accountability while helping people move past fear and embarrassment about seeking help.

    She draws on nine years of counseling experience and life experience from prior careers. That background informs how she helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges with intimacy and relationships. Karen also focuses on blended family issues and infidelity when those concerns come up.

    Her sessions use practical, person-focused techniques. She practices Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions rooted in each person’s values and goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy tools for emotion regulation and present-moment skills. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people need help finding internal motivation for change.

    Karen earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Virginia's College at Wise and a Master’s in Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She also completed a PhD in Psychology from Capella University. Her credential list includes LPC, granted in Virginia.

    Outside of work she enjoys reading and spending time with family. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s process to match with her and schedule a session that fits their needs.

  2. How key approaches translate to online therapy

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. Online sessions can reproduce that conversational tone so the therapist reflects concerns and helps clarify goals. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change by asking open questions and affirming strengths; that collaborative dialogue works well in a virtual session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to change patterns, which can be shared as homework between visits.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life situation, and then recommend which methods to try first. Sessions can change over time as needs and priorities shift, and decisions are made collaboratively.

    Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises between sessions so progress continues during everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesInfidelity

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Karen commonly address?

    She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues and infidelity when relevant.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming for genuine conversation rather than formal distance. She emphasizes responsibility, accountability, and a collaborative partnership to set and reach goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has nine years of experience in counseling and draws on earlier life and work experience to inform her approach.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds the LPC credential in Virginia and lists a PhD in Psychology as part of her education history.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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