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Karla Burgess, LIMHP
Nebraska
LIMHP - Anxiety and Stress focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- School counseling experience
About Karla
Karla Burgess is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with 21 years of experience. She has worked in hospital settings and in private practice in a rural community. Karla has helped people with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship problems, and stress.
Her background includes time as a school counselor, which gives her experience talking with children, teens, and adults. Working as the sole mental health practitioner in a rural area exposed her to a wide range of concerns and practical problem solving. She draws on that variety when planning sessions.
Karla favors clear, goal-directed work. She usually uses ideas and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered approach. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, set concrete goals, and test new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Typical topics she addresses include coping with life changes, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, communication problems, and difficulties with self-esteem or social anxiety. She also works with issues such as guilt and shame, grief, seasonal mood changes, and feeling isolated or empty.
Sessions are practical and focused on steps that move things forward. Prospective clients can expect straightforward talk about current struggles, short-term goals, and homework or experiments to try between meetings. Karla asks people to select the matching process and schedule a first session to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Karla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centered approach when she meets with people. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small experiments between sessions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and mood-related concerns. A client-centered approach emphasizes listening and understanding each person's priorities so goals come from what matters most to them. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows in on small, achievable changes and practical steps. That method is useful when someone wants clear short-term goals and concrete progress markers. Karla works with the client to choose which methods to use based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences; this is a collaborative decision rather than a preset plan. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum between appointments and to try homework or behavioral experiments in real life soon after a session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses goal-directed, practical work that often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered approach.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karla has 21 years of experience working in hospitals and in private practice in a rural community.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) licensed in Nebraska and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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