Karen Colvin , LPC

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.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 12 reviews
Great news, Karen is accepting new clients!: She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana

Recent reviews

Excellent so far

I love how comfortable I felt from the beginning and how no matter my concerns she addresses each one. Creating a plan for me is really starting to form and the process feels comfortable and at ease.

More about Karen

12 years' experience
Female
LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Supervision privilege licensed in the state of Louisiana with over 10 years experience as a licensed counselor. I work with individuals struggling with various life challenges to include: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, and grief/loss. I also have experience helping individuals with ADD navigate school or work situations. I can also help individuals, such as college students or non-traditional students returning to school, with academic concerns such as adjustment issues, how to study for college setting, and time management.

I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important element of therapy. I consider building rapport and trust with the individual as essential in the therapeutic process. I help individuals identify and establish their goals for therapy and work with individual toward accomplishing those goals. I use client- centered therapy along with Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help individuals. I design each individual’s therapy to the unique and specific goals of the individual.

I also have experience with social anxiety, religion/spiritual concerns, addiction, forgiveness, communication, compassion fatigue, academic concerns, and career issues.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Colvin 's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124797691.

LPC · Louisiana · 3474 · Expires June 2026

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 Colvin

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

Overall rating:

4.5

12 reviews

Clients mention: Helped Comfortable Great Recommend Caring Confidence Easy Excellent Genuine Grateful

Excellent so far

I love how comfortable I felt from the beginning and how no matter my concerns she addresses each one. Creating a plan for me is really starting to form and the process feels comfortable and at ease.

Ms. Karen has played a pivotal role at this stage in my life. She’s a great listener and gives sound advice. Through our therapy sessions, I have been able to navigate life much better, and finally see light at the end of the tunnel.

So far so good! Karen is prompt, kind and really helps with idea and ways to head forward instead of back.

Karen is very reliable and really great at communicating through any means available! I highly recommend her!

Karen was very helpful to me. She listened to my concerns, offered valuable feedback and provided tools to help me deal with the underlying issues. I highly recommend her!

She’s very sweet and shows genuine concern

Karen has helped me learn numerous things about my issues and about myself which have helped me get through some things. We still have some work to do but we are heading in the right direction. I am grateful she has been honest and caring with me.

I was a little apprehensive as this was my first ever counseling experience and it would be virtual rather than in person. But Karen helped me to feel comfortable from the very start and throughout the few sessions I’ve had with her so far. She responds very quickly to messages and is just wonderful overall.

I was very skeptical of therapy before seeking it, but Karen has changed my mind on it. I really feel so relieved after talking to her. I will continue my therapy with her and keep opening up more as things progress. So far so good.

I've only had one session with Mrs. Colvin but she was very easy to talk to and seemed to understand and emphasize with all that I told her. I look forward to our next meeting so we can delve a little deeper into my stuff.

Karen has helped me start a new chapter in my life. She is the reason I pick myself up with a more positive attitude, daily. She is giving me the encouragement to have more confidence and to believe in myself. The many resources she has provided are helping me learn how to recognize and better stabilize my thoughts and emotions. I’m looking forward to continuing my sessions with her.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Colvin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Colvin 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 Colvin speak?

Karen Colvin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Colvin have?

Karen Colvin has 12 years of experience.

Where is Karen Colvin licensed to practice?

Karen Colvin is licensed to practice in Louisiana.

Does Karen Colvin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Colvin 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 Colvin offer?

Karen Colvin offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Colvin ?

Karen Colvin 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 Colvin ?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW 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.