Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Karen Hanson, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 3378
- NPI
- 1588004204
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
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
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Addictions
About Karen
Karen Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse.
She helps people who are wrestling with abandonment or attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and challenges in blended families. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and the ongoing effects of domestic violence.
Her practice includes work around substance use and recovery, coping after disasters, and managing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in family settings. Karen helps people navigate divorce, separation, and family conflicts that follow major life changes.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She listens to what is happening now, identifies patterns that maintain problems, and helps people try different ways of responding. Conversations cover day-to-day stresses like work, money, and caregiving as well as deeper wounds related to trauma and loss.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what they want to change and why. Karen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and relationships while paying attention to what feels doable in everyday life. She asks about current routines, support systems, and concrete barriers so therapy fits real-world demands.
To begin, people select the online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Sessions are provided in English and reflect her years of work supporting individuals through difficult transitions.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Karen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships. One approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety and depression, helping people try small behavior changes and test what makes a difference. Another approach addresses trauma and attachment by working through difficult memories and improving how someone relates to others, which can help with abandonment and relationship issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, current problems, and what has or hasn’t helped before. They then agree on practical steps and check progress over time so the method can be adjusted as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not feasible. Licensed professionals offer online work to help integrate therapy with everyday responsibilities while focusing on clear, achievable goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions look at daily routines and relationship patterns and test new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns. That experience includes long-term and crisis-related work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in mind.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen location.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session when the match is complete.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers