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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss and substance abuse tied to loneliness. I have also worked with clients who are coping with severe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I have, what is now, a mild stutter as well as some dyslexia. I understand, more than most, the challenges faced by non-neurotypical individuals.
My therapy style is warm and supportive. I believe in treatment with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, but also accountability. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client centered, solution focused, and rational-emotive therapy. We will work together to find what best meets your needs and goals.
Real change takes work and commitment. I am ready to help.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Lakritz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen has helped me unlock certain things about my childhood that I would’ve never guessed to have affected me as an adult. She has given me good advice and helped discover things about me. Although it’s early days I’m very grateful to have been paired with her for this being my first time ever doing therapy
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I absolutely love Karen and I’m excited for more sessions together
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen is wonderful! I honestly do not have the words to explain how rewarding our sessions have been
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great Therapist. Very realistic and well humoured.
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Karen and I connected immediately and she’s been a wonderful source of insight and reflection. She’s helps me feel completely at ease and provides a safe space for me to open up and talk about the things I need to heal from.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
Karen is a knowledgeable and kind and meets me where I am. She helps me make active changes to improve my life and is very supportive along the way.
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Is an amazing therapist listens to me understand where im coming from and makes me feel good
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning bipolar disorder
She is great!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I started counselling with Karen in 2022 and made significant progress. Then I took a break for a while and came back in 2023. It was like we had never stopped. Karen had remembered things we spoke about way back.
I am so grateful to Karen for the care she has taken of me and how she has helped me get back on my feet again and again.
Karen is extremely professional, thorough, honest and kind.
I have never been in a better place than I am now and I owe that to Karen and her guidance.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen had been absolutely amazing. She gives me the most helpful tips and talking with her feels like talking to a friend.
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning grief
Karen is focused, very supportive and enthusiastic. She provided me with many useful tips to relieve anxiety and helped me to find support during my hard times.
Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Fantastic, really helped me through a rough time. Karen is a great listener, funny and very wise. She gives amazing advice and suggestions just when I needed it.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is very understanding, with a wealth of knowledge. She knows the right questions to ask,, and is very supportive! 100% recommend her for your journey to healing
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brisbane, Australia
Even with such a significant difference in countries, times and legal systems, Karen has helped me through it all. I left Karen once to find cheaper therapy… never again. Health is wealth.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Karen is an amazing therapist! I wouldn't have made so much progress without her. She really motivated me to reach my goals and actively work on my problems. She has a great sense of humor so it was fun having sessions with her. And she has decades of experience so she knows her stuff! I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I am so glad the universe (and BetterHelp) brought me to Karen! Not only an incredible therapist, but an incredible person; so caring, intuitive, patient and kind while also challenging and critiquing where needed. Karen’s knowledge and experience is clear in every session. I feel supported and safe and I also know we will have a laugh. I look forward to our sessions every week. Thank you Karen.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Karen has been the best therapist I've ever had the pleasure to speak to. Within the first session she had established a portrait of me and my problems so well, I thought I was looking in the mirror. It felt like she had known me for years. She even provided me long term home/self work and I am grateful. I will definitely be leaning on her again when I next need support!
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Karen is great! We’ve had a couple of sessions and after each one I feel lighter and more complete. She allows me to talk about what I feel is important or she helps me find the most important thing to deal with. Can’t wait for our next session!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Karen is wise, clear and incredibly kind. She knows when to just listen and when to talk through thoughts or feelings. I am constantly taken aback at how wonderfully personal she is, she remembers everything you tell her with detail and in a way that feels like one is truly & deeply cared for. I could not be more grateful for the ways in which Karen has helped me work on my thought processing, anxiety, etc.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen makes me feel heard and understood. I always look forward to talking to her. She encourages me to face my fears and celebrates my small victories. I highly appreciate her help! She is such a great mentor for me.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, trauma and abuse, and addictions
Karen has helped me understand my issues without ever telling me what has to be done. She has a talent of making you get there alone. That can only be achieve thro experience, open heart and a good ear. She made me grow and learn to take a step forward and I will stay with her even when things get calmer. Ita really great to habe a place to come back to.
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen is a professional she listened to me thoroughly and had immediate insight and instructions. Strongly recommend her!
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Karen is amazing and very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
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