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Karen Poindexter, LMSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in Michigan with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: First responder issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801078961

Reviews

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Awesome therapist, very attentive and helpful.

Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Working with Miss Karen Poindexter has been an absolute gift. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt completely seen, understood, and supported. Her warmth, empathy, and incredible insights helped me navigate some of the most challenging aspects of my life, and I’m so grateful for how she empowered me to grow and heal.

Miss Karen has a unique ability to connect on a deep level while offering actionable advice and practical tools that genuinely work. She’s not only an amazing therapist but a truly genuine person who cares deeply for her clients. Her gentle guidance, humor, and compassion made every session feel like I was talking with someone who understood me completely.

I wholeheartedly recommend Miss Karen to anyone looking for real, meaningful support. She’s helped me find clarity, resilience, and hope, and I honestly can’t thank her enough for the impact she’s had on my journey. Thank you, Miss Karen—you’re one in a million!

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder

She is great

Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I appreciate Karen' s personal and professional approach. making communication easy.

Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Karen is incredibly kind and helpful. I look forward to my sessions with her.

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Karen Poindexter is a considerate and open counselor who listens and helped me understand things I was going through. She is also a good conversationalist and helped me feel very comfortable.

Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, self esteem, and adhd