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Karen Lago-Fairey, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Karen
Karen Lago-Fairey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 45 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family-related issues, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. Her work also includes aging and geriatric matters, blended family concerns, mood disorders, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
She has worked across hospitals and clinics and has 23 years in private practice. That background includes supporting people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, and treating clients with mood disorders, addiction, personality, and organic conditions. Her long career brings a range of clinical settings into each session.
Her practice combines several approaches to fit the problem at hand. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also draws on client-centered, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas depending on what someone needs.
Sessions are straightforward and problem-focused. People can expect to talk about specific situations, try practical steps between visits, and revisit what does or does not help. The therapist usually mixes discussion, skill practice, and reflection.
Her experience emphasizes practical help for pressing concerns such as addiction, trauma, mood shifts, and relationship stress. For someone wanting concrete strategies and sustained support, she offers a long track record of clinical practice in New York.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Karen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test practical behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, short-term goals, and homework assignments to practice between meetings.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize a person's perspective and pace. That approach involves listening carefully and helping someone set their own goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to build attention and reduce reactivity through simple present-moment skills, which can help with anxiety, mood swings, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss different methods and help decide which fits best based on a person's concerns, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and any technical details when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and self-esteem problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions often include practical exercises to try between visits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 45 years in mental health settings, including hospitals and clinics, and 23 years in private practice working with mood disorders, addiction, and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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