Karen Andrews

Karen Andrews is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 14 years of experience. She offers a calm, straightforward presence for people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions. Karen focuses on practical steps that help clients feel steadier and more in control.

Her practice centers on listening first and building a trustworthy working relationship. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people sort what matters most. Topics she commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, anger, mood shifts, grief, and challenges with self-esteem.

Karen draws on several therapy approaches to match each person's needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and help people feel more connected. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and improve moment-to-moment coping.

Clients can expect a collaborative style where goals are set together and reviewed over time. Karen emphasizes small, doable steps and practical strategies that fit everyday life. She also helps people work through communication problems, impulsivity, and issues tied to identity or life transitions.

Sessions include time to notice progress and to adjust plans when needed. Karen explains options in simple language and supports clients in finding what works for them. To start, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How these approaches shape online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people understand how early bonds influence current reactions. Online sessions can use this lens to rethink how someone connects and to practice different ways of relating in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person's own goals guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to sort feelings and make choices together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is helpful for managing anxiety, anger, and low mood by practicing new responses and tracking small changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made, so treatment stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what meeting formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuity during life transitions and lets people try strategies in the settings where they live and work.