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Karlene Harrison

Karlene Harrison

LMSW

Michigan

Collaborative social worker helping adults find balance

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801090289
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Client-centered care
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Mindfulness skills

    About Karlene

    Karlene Harrison is a licensed master social worker who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with adults from many backgrounds and helps people who are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life changes.

    She often supports people facing loss and caregiver stress, including those managing aging and dementia concerns in family members. Clients also come for help with addiction, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. She lists LGBT and family issues among her focus areas.

    Karlene keeps a relaxed, collaborative style. Sessions begin where the client feels comfortable and move at a pace that fits their needs. She listens patiently and helps people build insight and practical coping skills.

    Her work draws on client-centered ideas and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and find motivation for change. These approaches are used to identify problem areas, reframe unhelpful thinking, and teach new ways to handle emotions.

    In sessions she helps people develop clearer communication and healthier responses to stress. The aim is to create tools that work in daily life, not just during therapy. Prospective clients in Michigan can use the platform to learn more and consider whether her style feels like a good fit.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to take steps forward. It uses open conversation, listening, and gentle guidance to build commitment and practical next steps. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgment, giving you space to set the pace and topics for sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Deciding which approach to use tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to learn about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as work progresses.

    If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be a good option when it helps to join from a quieter place, or when a meeting without video is preferable. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to find the session rhythm and format that best suit your routine and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressMood disorders

    Therapeutic approaches

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

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    Karlene works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, addiction, bipolar mood issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and caregiver and aging related stress.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her style is relaxed and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set goals and practice new coping skills.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings working with diverse adults.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work?

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

    How do I begin if I want to work together?

    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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