Karen Kavaloski, LPC, LPCC
Practical, client-centered support for trauma and life transitions
- Trauma and substance use
- Relationships and family stress
- Skills for emotional balance
About Karen Kavaloski
Karen Kavaloski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings 17 years of counseling experience to her work with adults and families. She first became licensed as a counselor in 2009 after a significant career transition from nearly three decades in nursing, a background that informs her whole-person perspective and longstanding commitment to helping others navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience.
Her professional focus has centered largely on trauma and substance use concerns in the adult population, with additional experience supporting teenagers in these areas. She has also spent several years working with prison reentry, counseling individuals and families impacted by incarceration in state and federal systems. Across these settings, she emphasizes practical support and a goal-oriented process that honors each person’s values and priorities.
Karen approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives, and she aims to support people in strengthening their inner foundation and their relationships in ways that feel meaningful to them. Her areas of support include stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, coping with life changes, family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression, along with additional concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, communication problems, codependency, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol addiction.
In her work, she may draw from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT). Her education also includes a Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries. Outside of counseling, she enjoys reading, meditation and praying, gardening, and light daily exercise.
Her professional focus has centered largely on trauma and substance use concerns in the adult population, with additional experience supporting teenagers in these areas. She has also spent several years working with prison reentry, counseling individuals and families impacted by incarceration in state and federal systems. Across these settings, she emphasizes practical support and a goal-oriented process that honors each person’s values and priorities.
Karen approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives, and she aims to support people in strengthening their inner foundation and their relationships in ways that feel meaningful to them. Her areas of support include stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, coping with life changes, family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression, along with additional concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, communication problems, codependency, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol addiction.
In her work, she may draw from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT). Her education also includes a Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries. Outside of counseling, she enjoys reading, meditation and praying, gardening, and light daily exercise.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Kavaloski have?
Karen Kavaloski has 17 years of experience providing counseling services.
Is Karen Kavaloski a licensed therapist?
Yes. Karen Kavaloski is licensed as an LPC and an LPCC. License information provided includes MI LPC 6401224938 and NM LPCC CCMH0197151.
In which languages does Karen Kavaloski provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Kavaloski located?
Karen Kavaloski is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Karen Kavaloski as my therapist?
Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients multiple ways to connect based on what feels most comfortable and practical.
Does Karen Kavaloski work with international clients?
No. Karen Kavaloski does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Kavaloski cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For the most up-to-date pricing, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Karen Kavaloski draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted effectively to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new coping strategies, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day overwhelm. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting clients who want tools for managing intense feelings, conflict, or impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection, and it can help clients working through relationship strain, abandonment concerns, or the impact of trauma on trust and closeness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karen collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what is most urgent, and tailor sessions to personal preferences, whether that means skill-building, deeper processing, or a blend of both over time.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and they can use live chat or text-based messaging when a written format feels easier. These options can make it simpler to fit support into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life changes.