Karla Stewart
LCPC, LPC
Oklahoma
Practical, values-focused counseling for life changes
Continue with KarlaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- License
- LPC, Oklahoma / LPC05418; LCPC, Kansas / LCPC 03858
- NPI
- 1447558770
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Addiction support
- Relationship help
- Self-esteem work
About Karla
Karla Stewart is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience helping people navigate addiction, relationship, and parenting challenges. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life more manageable and meaningful. Karla uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people find their next right step.
She often works with people dealing with intimacy struggles, self-esteem concerns, and the stress of life changes. Her work also addresses family tensions, blended family dynamics, and issues that arise from adoption or foster care. Clients may bring concerns like communication problems, codependency, or problems related to drug and alcohol use.
Karla draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape sessions. That means she helps people identify values, notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and build small, doable habits. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward real-world progress.
She brings specific experience helping people affected by domestic violence, first responder stress, and caregiver burnout. Karla pays attention to how prejudice and discrimination affect mental health and works to create a respectful space for all backgrounds. Her practice is based in Oklahoma and she holds the LCPC and LPC credentials.
People who choose Karla can expect straightforward feedback, practical tools, and a steady focus on what matters most to them. She aims to help clients gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and move toward healthier patterns.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change. In online sessions this looks like focused conversation that helps clarify goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. In remote sessions this often involves values clarification, short exercises, and homework that fits daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy so the person feels heard and understood; online meetings provide space for reflective, respectful dialogue.
Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can shift as progress is made, with a focus on what works for the individual rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for quieter, more focused check-ins during a break from work. It also supports continuity of care when life circumstances change, and therapists can assign brief exercises to practice between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns are commonly addressed?
Karla helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, self-esteem, family conflict, and coping with life changes. She also works with topics like adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and substance-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to find what motivates change and tools from ACT and CBT to build new habits and shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions emphasize clear next steps and real-life application.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges, including domestic violence recovery, first responder stress, and caregiver burnout.
What credentials and location information should I know?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma. The profile lists licensure as KS LCPC and OK LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
Karla does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin work with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before the first session.
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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