Karlene Harrison

Karlene Harrison is a licensed master social worker with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Her manner is relaxed and collaborative so people can begin where they feel comfortable.

She draws from client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness work are used to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills.

Karlene has particular experience supporting people through loss and life transitions. That includes caregiving stress and aging-related concerns such as family members with dementia. She also helps people coping with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and career or self-esteem issues.

Sessions aim to build practical coping strategies and clearer ways of communicating. She encourages learning new skills, reframing problems, and practicing manageable behavior changes between meetings. Sometimes people just need a patient listener, and Karlene makes room for that too.

Her style blends active techniques with steady listening. Together with each person she sets expectations and small goals. People who value a calm, straightforward approach often find this style helpful.

Karlene practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. She uses evidence-based methods while keeping the work down-to-earth and focused on real-life improvements.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and following each person's lead. Online sessions are used to create a supportive space where the person decides what matters most and the therapist responds with empathy and reflection. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot thinking patterns and test new behaviors. In online work this can include setting small practice tasks between sessions and reviewing progress together. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving stress tolerance. Those skills can be practiced in weekly sessions and reinforced with mindful exercises outside of meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques early on and adjusting as progress is observed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also enables continuing work during life transitions or caregiving periods, while keeping the focus on practical skills, problem solving, and steady emotional support.