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Jennifer Karr

Jennifer Karr

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 19+ years of experience

Practical, direct support for adults in crisis or change

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  • Calm practical approach
  • Crisis intervention experience
  • Focus on skill building

About Jennifer

Jennifer Karr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She helps adults who feel stuck, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed and offers a calm, down-to-earth presence in sessions. Her style is casual and compassionate, and she aims to make the therapy room a place where people can speak honestly without judgment.

Jennifer spent many years providing mental health services in jail settings, working with people involved in the legal system. That background means she is used to direct, practical conversations and has experience with crisis intervention and suicide prevention. She also has experience supporting professionals in high-stress roles such as law enforcement, correctional officers, attorneys, and first responders.

Clients can expect sessions that are tailored to individual needs and comfort levels. Jennifer uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed methods to address problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, and life transitions.

She tries to keep therapy collaborative and sometimes brings humor into the work when it fits. Her goal is to help people develop skills they can use between sessions and to work toward clearer goals at a realistic pace.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Jennifer guides a short assessment and helps set practical first steps so progress feels manageable from the start.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Jennifer commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people dealing with intense emotions or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing one fixed style. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Session format options are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simple to continue work between appointments, practice skills in everyday settings, and maintain momentum during life transitions. Licensed professionals can help clients adapt tools from CBT and DBT for use in daily routines and stressful moments.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 63897
NPI
1063385383

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is casual, compassionate, and collaborative. Sessions are tailored to each person and may include practical skill teaching and straightforward discussion.

What is her professional background?

Jennifer has about 19 years of experience and many years providing mental health services in jail settings, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention work.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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