Therapist profile
Dr. Karen Kearby, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC010870; LPC, Tennessee / 3633
- NPI1912544776
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Dr. Karen Kearby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are practical and focused on clear goals.
Her style blends client-centered listening with structured therapies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build new skills. Mindfulness-based exercises and solution-focused steps are used to create manageable changes between sessions.
She emphasizes setting shared goals and checking progress as therapy continues. Conversations move between understanding what matters to the person and practicing new responses for everyday situations. For anger specifically, she works on recognizing triggers, changing thought patterns, and learning strategies to respond differently in moments of escalation.
Her background includes practice in outpatient settings and work inside correctional and military environments. That variety informs a direct, practical approach to common life stresses and relationship strain. She also brings experience helping people adjust after loss or big life changes.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward feedback, skill-building exercises, and regular review of goals. She asks clients to be active between sessions with small practice steps. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching tools to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy means the therapist prioritizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In practice this looks like focused conversation and collaborative goal-setting to clarify what should change and why. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new, more helpful beliefs. It suits issues like anxiety, anger, and depression where thought patterns shape reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills training in emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those skills are practical for managing intense reactions and reducing impulsive responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review what you want to accomplish and suggest methods that fit your goals and preferences. That decision is made together and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can use structured worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and skill coaching during remote sessions to help people manage anger and stress in their daily routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, or feel overwhelmed by workplace frustration. Anger is treated as a response to stress and thinking patterns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
Her work combines client-centered listening with CBT and DBT tools. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience working in outpatient, correctional, and military settings. That experience informs practical strategies for daily challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and Tennessee and practices from Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.