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Karen Evanson, LPC
Oklahoma
Licensed counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Trauma focus
About Karen
Karen Evanson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Oklahoma with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Karen speaks English and works with people who bring concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, guilt, shame, and family problems.
Karen uses a clear, problem-focused style. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and practice new skills between sessions. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with steps people can try at home.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect what clients say, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Trauma-Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy are available when trauma or deep emotional memories are central concerns.
In session she breaks complex problems into smaller parts. That may mean tracking triggers, trying thought experiments, or rehearsing new ways to respond. She encourages short, concrete experiments rather than long abstract discussion.
Clients can expect straightforward guidance about coping skills, emotion management, and decision steps. Karen advises people on practical steps for parenting stress, managing ADHD-related challenges, and addressing panic or phobia symptoms. She asks clients to set measurable goals and reviews progress regularly.
How her main approaches work for online care
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this approach is practical and focuses on small, repeatable exercises that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work and involves listening closely and reflecting back what clients report, which helps people clarify goals and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how someone handles conflict or intense feelings.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will review your goals and preferences with you, try specific methods in early sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That way you and the therapist can decide whether CBT exercises, DBT skills training, trauma-focused work, or another method fits best for your situation.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum with shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to use homework assignments, practice skills between sessions, and review progress without travel, while retaining the same structured, skills-based approach used in her in-person work.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus includes panic attacks, phobias, guilt, shame, forgiveness, family problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try new responses, and practice skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with licensure in Texas and Oklahoma, and she practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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