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Hello, and welcome. I am primarily an emotional release therapist, but have training in CBT / DBT / EFT and other modalities... I have worked as a therapist for public mental health facilities for over 7 years, and have worked with psych hospitals exclusively for the last 8 years, but I miss having direct contact with clients, vs working behind the scenes on their behalves.
I have worked with a wide range of clients, from ADHD to OCD to just about everything in between, but my favorite populations are hoarders, those with depression, and people who have suffered serious trauma, such as first responders, or victims of trauma. My favorite technique to use is one that combines the CLIENT'S FAITH BASE (belief in a higher power, prayer), with some ENERGY WORK. It is effective and quick, and most of the people I've worked with have seen resolution within 1-3 sessions. Please bear in mind, that you may need longer than that, based on your trauma and duration, but as this is so quick and effective, It's my preferred method for getting you up and out of the trenches so that you can start approaching your life from a more balanced standpoint. Once your "stuck" points are worked out, then we can continue therapy from a more educational standpoint, where you'll learn techniques, strategies and skills.
Welcome.... I'm glad you're here.... Let's get started....
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon. 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.
Though brief, my time spent with Kari greatly helped me to deal with the fear and anxiety issues that I was experiencing.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
She is very understanding & listen to my concerns
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is patient, understanding, and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful in getting me through this stressful time in my life.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Ms. Kari is a breath of fresh air! It’s like I’m confiding in a friend versus a therapist. She is so easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, her advice is practical and helpful…I am beyond grateful that I was matched with her!
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I always feel supported and heard and am provided with a variety of coping strategies to use in so many different scenarios. I feel so much more myself and confident in my social interactions and communications with friends and family now and Kari has also encouraged me to grow in my own self confidence and become a better friend to others too
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I am a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist and have practiced for over 50 years. Kari is EXACTLY the therapist I need right now. She is caring, attuned, and engaged. She has given me counsel, support, and alerts in a timely and effective way. I recommend her highly. Her work is Rogerian in nature, following Carl Rogers.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 year on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kari is an excellent therapist. She is sensitive to my needs and responds with helpful information. She is always kind and, yet, very professional! My situation has improved significantly, thanks to her help!
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
Absolutely love Kari, who I started out with desperately avoiding most socialising and who has helped me get back out there and who is also willing to talk to me about all manner of things I fear others would find weird, boring or too severe.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kari listens tremendously well & nudges me to keep pushing forward, to keep making achievable daily goals! Small steps but mighty acceptance, awareness & action! My life has changed drastically since I started therapy with Kari! Still a long way to go but I have the hope and faith needed along with my therapist to conquer anything! I’m thankful everyday for therapy, the simplest things in life like showing up make a whole difference!
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kari is awesome! She really does listen and care for you. Talking to her about life and her responses shake you on how real she is!
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very open and honest, listens well and is flexible if you don’t respond well to her initial approach - she’s also very available and seems to care a lot. Really lucky to have her !
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Kari is amazing. So thankful I was assigned to her ❤️
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Really helpful and knowledgeable . Helped me a lot with what I was going through.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd
Love her so far!
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She will listen with intent and just feels so loving.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kari is not only humorous but she’s a great listener. I feel understood and heard by her. I feel like I’m always learning something new especially with communicating in an effective manner.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She has been very helpful and understanding so far. Love her!
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
I can tell she really listens, noticing behaviours in me I would like to break. They are subtle but important to spot as this is not something I'm aware of and like to change. Very helpful!
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s amazing!!
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Kari is very knowledgeable and gives me the feedback I’ve been looking for in a therapist. I’m very grateful for her, she’s helping me a lot.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kari is a GREAT listener who is very invested in my growth. Over time her support has helped me with new boundaries and clarity of how I can shape different relationships within my life in a more empowering way. I highly recommend her expertise and consult to anyone experiencing anxiety, confusion or even low levels of ptsd and the emotional fallout from it.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Kari is an excellent listener. She gives great advice and practical tools for whatever situation you are in at the moment. She is very compassionate and I enjoyed working with her. Highly recommend.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kari has been so kind and supportive! She has taught me several new techniques to help with my anxiety. I have really enjoyed working with her!
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Kari has been helpful I'm having better days now using techniques has helped. I have a long way to go..
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Kari is amazing and has been helping me through a lot! This is my first experience with a therapist and I’m grateful that I’ve been able to work with Kari.
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kari has been very supportive and helpful and I appreciate and her skills.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kari is a very caring and intelligent individual. She takes your problems on as if they are her own and finds solutions to them with a vast array of knowledge, doing so in a very personable way. Since meeting with Kari and doing her energy work, I’ve felt more energized and enthused with my life. As such, I’d recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far so good
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Kari is very kind and honest. In every sessions, I feel heard and understood. She lets me verbalize my week and process through all the stress in life. I also really enjoy doing energy work with her because I always come out of it feeling rested, peaceful, and like I am finally able to forgive myself and others. I highly recommend Kari!
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
It’s been a pleasure working with Kari for the last two and half months. She has been simply amazing and supportive. Highly knowledgeable and really shows up with a deep thought process with the intent to listen and collaborate with me to find an appropriate solution.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I love how Kari writes me messages when she hasn't heard from me to say she is thinking of me. Her insights and suggestions in the session are valuable and helpful.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Thank you for hearing me and my voice
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s the best❤️
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Since I have started therapy with Kari I have felt much better. I am greatful that she has crossed my path!!
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I feel better and more relaxed after each session.
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kari is amazing and intuitively says exactly what I need to be mindful of!
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kari is wonderful
I would recommend her to any one
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love my therapy sessions with Kari. She’s kind and understanding and offers guidance when I need it. She reminds me that while it’s good to get things off your chest, it’s more important to look within yourself to truly understand how to help and growth your self. When I started therapy I had terrible anxiety and started keeping a journal. I haven’t need to document a breakdown in two months with her help. Kari is so wonderful to me and I appreciate her tremendously.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kari has been great! I was apprehensive about virtual therapy and how energy work could be done like that, but I know it’s had a positive impact on me. She’s calming, reassuring and fun.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I adore Kari and I am so happy she was selected as my therapist. She listens to me; she makes me feel heard and validated. I feel very comfortable with her, and I am not afraid to show my true self. She has also helped me connect on a spiritual level.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
she is wonderful, extremely understanding and present. 10/10, would recommend. so kind, honest, helpful and knowledgeable. she is the best! :-)
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kari is a wonderful and extremely kind healer! She made sure to make me feel comfortable and was affirming throughout the energy healing session. It was a great experience! She is also extremely attentive post-sessionsas she checks in with her clients to see how they are feeling. :) I would recommend her for anyone at any stage in their journey of seeking better help!
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kari was very nice and attentive. I could text her on BetterHelp with whatever is bothering me and she'd get back to me shortly after. She was professional, attentive, kind, and trustworthy. I felt like I can talk to her about anything. The sessions helped me tremendously. I was overall happier and calmer than I had been in years. I was surprised to get results this fast. She was amazing. I have recommended her to all my friends and hopefully they too would have the excellent service and experience I had with Kari.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Carolyn "Kari" for 1 month
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