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Karla Stewart, LCPC, LPC
Oklahoma
LCPC and LPC - Addiction and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Addictions
- Relationships
- Parenting support
About Karla
Karla Stewart is an LCPC and an LPC with 20 years of clinical experience in Oklahoma and Kansas. She helps people facing addiction, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting stress, low self-esteem, family problems, and coping with life changes. Her work is practical and focused on everyday steps that make daily life more manageable.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions often look at specific thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then test small changes to see what helps. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when people need clearer next steps or a short-term plan.
Karla has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use concerns. She also supports those dealing with communication problems, control and impulsivity issues, divorce or separation, and first responder stress. Her practice includes attention to cultural and discrimination-related stressors that affect daily functioning.
In sessions she prioritizes clear strategies over abstract talk. Expect focused conversations about concrete goals, homework between visits, and regular review of progress. She aims to help people develop skills they can use outside the session to manage triggers and rebuild confidence.
People who want straightforward techniques to change thinking patterns and immediate skills for coping often find this approach useful. Prospective clients are encouraged to review format and scheduling options before booking so they know how sessions will fit into their lives.
How Karla’s approaches translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thinking patterns, testing them with small experiments, and building practical skills for daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values, accept difficult emotions without getting stuck, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space where the person’s own concerns guide the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered work, or a combination fits best. That choice is guided by the person’s goals, current challenges, and what feels most useful in early sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option; check which formats are offered to find what matches your routine and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting problems, self-esteem, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try concrete alternatives. Sessions often include small practice tasks to test new ways of responding to triggers.
How much experience does she bring?
Karla has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma with licensure also listed for Kansas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are in person, phone, or video. The listing does not assume a specific format.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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