Profile / United States
Karen Porterfield, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Karen
Karen Porterfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with three years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel more able to handle day-to-day demands.
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other approaches. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered methods, and narrative ideas. Conversations are focused on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding to them.
In a typical meeting she helps set clear goals and works on skills that can reduce anxiety or manage anger. Mindfulness and brief solution-focused techniques are used to practice new habits in small, concrete ways. She explains tools in plain language and checks that they make sense for each person.
Her approach emphasizes building awareness of how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. People who want step-by-step tools to manage symptoms often find this style useful. Karen encourages tracking small changes and adjusting methods when needed.
She practices in New York and offers services in English. To begin, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small parts and tests practical changes that can be practiced between sessions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily schedule. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats let people keep cameras off for a shorter check-in or use less bandwidth when needed. Practical benefits include more consistent scheduling and quicker follow-up between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and grief.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through practical exercises and behavioral experiments.
What is her experience background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of practice experience in New York.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York State.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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