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Karen Medlock, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana and Texas

Recent reviews

Karen is God-sent and a life-saver. She has helped me process distressing memories. I feel lighter and more at peace. I’m positive that my healing journey will continue to progress smoothly and I will come to that expected end of soulful cleansing, liberation and wholesomeness.

Reviewed September 2024

Wonderful listener.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Karen

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My name is Karen Medlock. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Texas and Louisiana. I have two Masters' Degrees, one in Social Work and one in Theology. I take a holistic approach with my clients. I have worked with all age groups, from three years old all the way in the eighties. Yes, I have been around awhile.

I have teaching certifications in Michigan and taught Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The experiences I had as a teacher were tremendous and very helpful in my therapeutic relationships with adolescents and teenagers. I enjoy working with all age groups and totally enjoy diversity in culture, race and sexual orientation. I ran and did sexual offender treatment with male adult offenders at Norton Correctional Center in Norton, Kansas, which gave me a great magnitude of skills in addiction treatment, running groups and providing psycho-social classes in multitudes of topics. I would have to say working with inmates in state prisons is very rewarding for me because I can now view them as people with problems from the past that have never been dealt with for the most part.

Also, I have much experience in helping people work through trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including the severe panic attacks that occur. I have worked extensively with grief and loss.

I am very excited to be a part of Better Help because it is a way for people who need help to access me at various times via text, phone or video. It is a good medium for all those who are a bit shy to meet in person (or aren't ready) or have tight schedules. I am very excited to work with you!

I am quite a laid-back therapist, and always respond to where you are in your life-path. We all are on personal life journeys...let's use this time to explore and traverse new worlds and paths! I will help you develop your strengths and accompany you on your journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Medlock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427605419.

  • LCSW · Louisiana · 11221 · Expires August 2025
  • LCSW · Texas · 52974 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Karen Medlock

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

33 reviews

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Karen is God-sent and a life-saver. She has helped me process distressing memories. I feel lighter and more at peace. I’m positive that my healing journey will continue to progress smoothly and I will come to that expected end of soulful cleansing, liberation and wholesomeness.

Reviewed September 2024

Wonderful listener.

Reviewed August 2024

Karen is such a sweet and empathetic person. My experience with her has been great!

Reviewed July 2024

Ms. Karen is my favorite therapist of all times. I cannot thank her enough for all the help and worksheets she has given to me. She keeps my ship from sinking. I have had therapists before but always tapped out because it was hours of me talking and the other person never had feedback or a sentence to help. Ms. Karen took no time finding the problem and then hitting the nail on the head. That screams experience.

Reviewed May 2024

I have been seeing my counselor since August 2021. She has been with me through some of the most stressful, pivotal, and beautiful moments of my personal and professional life. One of my greatest comforts (and NOT codependency! Lol) Is knowing that I I’m going to Speak with my counselor once a week.

Reviewed May 2024

Karen has been my checking-in buddy during the worst times of my last few years, and I'm so glad she was available when I signed up for Better Help. When I have a rough month and feel like I might be in danger of reverting to old, unhealthy coping mechanisms, I sign back up and she has helped me through for another month, and then we won't talk for a while again until I need that outside perspective next time. It's REALLY helped keep me grounded and work through some things my family couldn't help with- esp when they're the problem

Reviewed November 2023

My therapist TOTALLY responds to me In a timely manner! Please incorporate a back button so people can revisit their answers. ADHDers are going to increase the margins of error guaranteed! Impulsive thumb clicks are my life. Karen Medlock is a staple on my wellness journey and i am always relieved to have her as a resource. 10 / 10 stars for life

Reviewed November 2023

Karen is excellent in every way. She gives helpful and actionable feedback while being supportive and encouraging. Her insights are balanced and thoughtful, and most importantly I got results working with her. Couldn't say enough good things about her, 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed November 2023

Karen is amazing

Reviewed July 2023

I have confidence in my therapist. She has been a good listener, respectful and offered good advise.

Reviewed March 2023

Karen is a great therapist and listens to what I have to say. I appreciate that she brings up different topics but allows me to talk about them on my own pace and in whatever way is most comfortable to me. She provides a lot of helpful material to better understand what I am dealing with and different ways to cope with everything going on.

Reviewed December 2022

Great listener, very empathetic.

Reviewed November 2022

I highly recommend Karen. I knew she was worth my time after the first 3 minutes of our session

Reviewed November 2022

Karen has been great , I just have to do better on my end, but I look forward to further sessions

Reviewed September 2022

She is the best

Reviewed June 2022

10s all the way!

Reviewed June 2022

My situation is out of control. I have not gone to therapy in many years and I had many serious problems that I need help with but no clear answer of where to start. Instead of making me feel like I had to decide right away what was going to be first she helped and guided my to figure out what I needed help for first.

Reviewed April 2022

Karen understood me from the beginning. She allows me to be myself and without any judgment. She’s helped me be kinder to myself, understand why I struggle with certain things such as perfectionism, etc and has been extremely helpful with behavioral therapy. I absolutely would recommend her to anyone I know that is in need of help or just someone to listen.

Reviewed March 2022

I appreciate all your advise and help. Thank you and Happy New Year!

Reviewed December 2021

Amazing at what she does.

Reviewed November 2021

Karen is the best counselor I have meet. She has the kindest heart and the best intentions. She is so helpful and a genuine beautiful soul. I am so thankful for her to help me in my healing journey. She has given me great life habits that I will be able to put in my tool box and use when I need to. I have a lot of love and appreciation towards her.

Reviewed November 2021

We had a great time working together- she individualized my treatment to help me improve in the areas most important to me.

Reviewed November 2021

She’s amazing

Reviewed September 2021

She has been awesome to work with. She listens, understands and helps me in many ways. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2021

Karen is helping me through deep self work. She has been incredibly wise, patient and kind while I go through this journey of finding myself again and feeling all of the feelings. I am eternally grateful ❤️

Reviewed August 2021

Karen M. is wonderful. Responds in a timely manner and pays attention to what is needed.

Reviewed July 2021

Karen Medlock is an amazing counselor. Very supportive and helpful. Always listens. This has been a tremendous help so far

Reviewed July 2021

I had to go through a couple of counselors before finding Karen, but she was worth the wait. She was always very sweet and understanding, 10/10 helped me through one of the hardest times of my life.

Reviewed June 2021

Karen’s awesome. She listens to me attentively and gives me sound advice

Reviewed April 2021

Karen is a great listener and is extremely empathetic. She gives me great suggestions and also asks reflective questions which help me think. I’m thankful for her help and support as o work on a path towards healing.

Reviewed April 2021

She has been a great help!

Reviewed April 2021

Karen supports me when I write in my journal. With her I try to see the light after the dark tunnel. She keeps me out of the dumpster and gives me a ray of hope.

Reviewed March 2021

Karen has been just lovely to talk with. Life circumstances had me feeling like I'd lost my ability to keep my stressors separated into their individual boxes, and she helped me take a breath and reorganize.

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Medlock offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Medlock works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Medlock speak?

Karen Medlock speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Medlock have?

Karen Medlock has 27 years of experience.

Where is Karen Medlock licensed to practice?

Karen Medlock is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas.

Does Karen Medlock accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Medlock does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Medlock offer?

Karen Medlock offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Medlock?

Karen Medlock can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Medlock?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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