Karen Medlock, LCSW
Holistic, laid-back therapy across life stages
- Trauma and grief support
- Anxiety and panic skills
- Relationships and life transitions
About Karen Medlock
Karen Medlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Louisiana who brings 27 years of experience to her work with clients. As an LCSW, she is trained to provide mental health therapy and support people through emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges. She also holds two master's degrees - one in Social Work and one in Theology - and draws from a holistic perspective that considers the many factors shaping a person’s life and well-being.
Across her career, Karen has worked with a wide range of ages, from early childhood through older adulthood. She has teaching certifications in Michigan and previously taught kindergarten through twelfth grade, experiences she found especially valuable in building therapeutic relationships with adolescents and teens. She enjoys working with diverse clients and welcomes differences in culture, race, and sexual orientation.
Karen’s background also includes leading sexual offender treatment with adult men in a correctional setting, where she developed extensive skills in addiction-related work, facilitating groups, and providing psycho-social education on many topics. She brings significant experience supporting people impacted by trauma and post-traumatic stress, including severe panic attacks, and she has worked extensively with grief and loss. Her style is described as laid-back and responsive to where each person is on their life path, with an emphasis on helping clients recognize strengths and move forward with support.
Across her career, Karen has worked with a wide range of ages, from early childhood through older adulthood. She has teaching certifications in Michigan and previously taught kindergarten through twelfth grade, experiences she found especially valuable in building therapeutic relationships with adolescents and teens. She enjoys working with diverse clients and welcomes differences in culture, race, and sexual orientation.
Karen’s background also includes leading sexual offender treatment with adult men in a correctional setting, where she developed extensive skills in addiction-related work, facilitating groups, and providing psycho-social education on many topics. She brings significant experience supporting people impacted by trauma and post-traumatic stress, including severe panic attacks, and she has worked extensively with grief and loss. Her style is described as laid-back and responsive to where each person is on their life path, with an emphasis on helping clients recognize strengths and move forward with support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Medlock have?
Karen Medlock has 27 years of experience.
Is Karen Medlock a licensed therapist?
Yes. Karen Medlock is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She is licensed in Texas (TX LCSW 52974) and Louisiana (LA LCSW 11221).
In which languages does Karen Medlock provide therapy?
Karen Medlock provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Medlock located?
Karen Medlock is located in Texas.
How can I work with Karen Medlock as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Medlock through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Medlock work with international clients?
No. Karen Medlock does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Medlock cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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 Medlock draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted effectively to online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape adult patterns in closeness, trust, and connection, which can be especially helpful for relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and family stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills, often supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and day-to-day stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize, express, and work with emotions in a structured way, which can be useful when communication breaks down or when grief and life changes feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen works collaboratively, paying attention to what a client wants to change, what has and has not helped in the past, and what feels comfortable, then adjusting the pace and tools to match the client’s goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions with ongoing communication when it is helpful.