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Karen Eldridge, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness skills
About Karen
Karen Eldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with nine years of counseling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar issues, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues and infidelity.
Karen draws on practical, person-centered work. Sessions aim to be direct and straightforward. She encourages responsibility and accountability while she and the client talk through current problems and set clear goals.
Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing strategies and solution-focused techniques to help clients notice thoughts and try different responses.
Karen trained in counseling and psychology and holds an LPC credential in Virginia. Her background includes a Master of Counseling and doctoral-level study in psychology, and she has years of experience working with adults and couples.
In sessions she prioritizes practical steps: identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new coping skills, and reviewing what works between meetings. People can expect a collaborative process with clear, measurable steps and straightforward feedback.
Outside of work she reads and spends time with family. Her practice speaks to people who want concrete strategies and steady, experienced support for everyday life challenges.
How her approaches translate to online work
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active. CBT sessions focus on noticing thoughts, testing them, and practicing different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which centers on listening and responding to the client’s immediate concerns. That approach helps people clarify goals and decide what changes they want to try. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when clients need concrete tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and managing strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life, adjusting strategies based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of structured CBT exercises, skill coaching, and solution-focused planning to make sessions practical and applicable to everyday problems.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues and infidelity.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practicing skills and reviewing what changes between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of counseling experience and has worked with adults and couples. Her training includes a master’s in counseling and doctoral-level study in psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Virginia and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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