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Karen Slaton

Karen Slaton

LPC

South Carolina

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, South Carolina / 10297
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Motivational approach
    • Values-based work
    • Practical goals

    About Karen

    Karen Slaton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and depression. She brings ten years of practice to conversations that often feel overwhelming. Her style is warm and direct, with a focus on practical steps people can use between sessions.

    Karen combines several therapy approaches to fit each person's situation. She uses Motivational Interviewing to draw out what matters to a person and to support change at a comfortable pace. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people live more in line with their values and to strengthen self-understanding.

    Sessions often center on setting small, doable goals. Karen helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors in real life. She works collaboratively, so clients and she decide together what to try next.

    Her work includes support around caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues tied to family of origin or past trauma. She also addresses substance use, domestic violence effects, and first responder stress among other focuses.

    People who bring strong spiritual beliefs will find she respects faith as part of the work. The emphasis is on clear steps, steady support, and building skills that fit everyday life.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. In an online session this looks like reflective conversation, gentle questions, and planning small steps that fit the person’s life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action based on what they value. Online ACT sessions often include practical exercises and at-home practices to try between visits.

    Karen uses client-centered techniques to build a respectful, listening-based relationship. That means the work starts with what matters to the person and moves at a pace they choose. Choosing the right approach is a team effort; the therapist and client will talk about goals and preferences and try different methods until they find what helps most.

    Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use audio-only options when bandwidth or comfort with video is a concern. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods remotely to support steady progress without promising specific outcomes.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Karen help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression, along with related issues like caregiver strain, isolation, and family of origin concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on short-term goals, skills to use between sessions, and aligning actions with personal values.

    What is her clinical experience?

    She has ten years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life-transition issues.

    What credentials and location does she have?

    She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for appointments.

    How does cost and billing work?

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

    How do I start working with Karen?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a 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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