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Karen Crawley-Buckholtz, LCPC, LPC
Maryland
LCPC and LPC - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is an LCPC and an LPC licensed in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, and other life challenges the biography lists. Sessions focus on practical problem-solving and building skills to manage distress.
She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and an MA in counseling psychology from Bowie State University. Her background includes extensive work with grief and loss, hospice care, illness and disability issues, and support for first responders, active duty military, and veterans. She also has training related to perinatal and postpartum depression.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. Sessions typically include concrete exercises, behavioral experiments, and skill building.
Karen pays attention to cultural diversity and special populations listed in her biography. She has additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain, body image and eating concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses communication and intimacy-related problems and has experience with complex mood and personality issues noted in her background.
Her style is direct and structured. She helps people set clear goals and track progress. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Karen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, then practices new responses through structured exercises. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting on what the person says to help them clarify their goals and choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for chronic mood or relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress and circumstances change. This is a collaborative effort rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use video or phone choices that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when required. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so practical skill-building continues between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, and other topics listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through behavioral exercises and skill practice.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience and holds a BA in psychology and an MA in counseling psychology with extensive work in grief, hospice, and related areas.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCPC and an LPC licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does the cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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