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Daniel Karlow

Daniel Karlow

LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 25+ years of experience

Practical counseling for anger and life stressors

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  • Compassionate listening
  • Focus on patterns
  • Practical tools

About Daniel

Daniel Karlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage anger and related concerns like stress, anxiety, and relationship problems. He also supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, career shifts, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, and burnout from caregiving or helping professions. His direct approach aims to make steady improvements one step at a time.

He takes a respectful and compassionate stance in sessions. He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Daniel listens for how past attachments and current patterns shape feelings and behavior, then works with clients to try different strategies in everyday life.

Over 25 years of practice have included supporting people exposed to traumatic work, such as staff who care for abused or traumatized children and who struggle to separate work from personal life. That experience informs how he approaches vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. He focuses on concrete ways to reduce overwhelm and restore balance.

Sessions blend client-centered listening with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work on relationships, attachment-based insights, and mindfulness exercises. The aim is practical change rather than technical jargon. Daniel helps people spot patterns, practice new responses, and track small successes.

Taking the first step can feel hard. He supports people through that process and tailors the pace to what feels manageable. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and bonds. It helps when past losses or attachment patterns feed anger, trust issues, or relationship strain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to tell their story and set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Sessions can mix listening, skills practice, and mindfulness exercises so people can try things between meetings and report back on what worked.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options when you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a therapist whose experience matches their concerns without relocating. The emphasis is on practical ways to make changes that fit into everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. pc014367
NPI
1639815533

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is the therapeutic style like?

He uses respectful, client-centered conversations and combines listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying manageable changes.

What experience does the therapist have?

He has 25 years of professional experience, including work with people exposed to traumatic cases and with staff who struggle with vicarious trauma.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He holds the LPC credential, listed as PA LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in this profile; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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 this therapist?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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