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Dale Karl, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - anxiety and eating issues
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Dale
Dale Karl is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, and questions related to gender and sexuality. She also supports people navigating career changes, family conflict, and midlife transitions.
Her work uses practical, evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She treats concerns as understandable reactions to life events rather than labeling people by their difficulties.
Dale describes her style as interactive and respectful. She listens for each person’s priorities and encourages addressing issues that come up in the present while considering personal history when it matters. The goal is to help clients discover clearer values and more workable behavior patterns over time.
She has particular experience with eating and food-related issues, sexual and intimacy questions, and concerns common in LGBTQ people. Work with her typically includes practical strategies for managing mood, reducing social anxiety, and improving self-esteem. Her approach combines structured skill practice with open conversation about what matters most to each person.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. This initial step helps identify priorities and get a sense of how therapy might fit into daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Online sessions can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify specific thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, then test new ways of thinking and acting in everyday life. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and many stress-related problems.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT is often useful for people dealing with shame, chronic worry, or questions about identity and meaning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and use that conversation to decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered dialogue, mindfulness exercises, or a mix makes the most sense. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The practical advantage of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, because the biography does not list specific options. Many people find virtual sessions easier to schedule, useful for shorter check-ins, or better when they want to avoid travel. A first session typically focuses on priorities and a plan for the next steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, and related areas such as guilt, shame, and midlife transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and trying different responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders and eating-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify specific session formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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