Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Karen Bergman, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 27807
- NPI
- 1558607523
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Karen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Goal focused work
About Karen
Karen Bergman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also addresses parenting questions, self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps that can change day-to-day functioning. Conversations look at what is getting in the way of feeling more capable and what habits or choices can be adjusted.
She has worked with clients coping with trauma and grief, as well as those facing career strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, and anger. In session she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different behaviors to see what works better.
Karen adapts discussions and plans to each person’s situation. She pays attention to how family roles, work demands, and personal responsibilities affect decisions and stress levels. Practical strategies and coaching are offered alongside therapeutic discussion.
People who book a first meeting can expect a straightforward assessment of current concerns and a plan for next steps. The focus is on manageable changes, monitoring progress, and adjusting the plan as needed to fit real life.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and what online sessions can offer
Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is goal-focused behavioral work, which breaks larger problems into small, testable actions to change daily routines and reactions. This helps with stress, anxiety, mood swings, and motivation issues. Another common method involves processing grief and trauma through paced discussion and coping skills practice so strong emotions become easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will discuss different methods and help select the ones that fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. It can also let people use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or choose a session length that fits a lunch break or a hectic schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, focusing on concrete steps and behavior changes to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers