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Karen Bludorn, 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 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona, Utah, and 1 more

Recent reviews

It is an absolute pleasure to work with Karen. Professional with the right blend of encouragement , education and support.

Reviewed Sep 2024

Karen is a highly knowledgeable, experienced therapist and working with her has helped me unlock some keys to well-being and a new future rather than reliving the past. Highly recommend!

Reviewed Jul 2024

More about Karen

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety of counseling settings. I offer individual counseling. I provide a holistic approach to counseling by addressing your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. I approach therapy in a very integrative, client-centered manner to ensure the highest quality care is provided. I have experience working with individuals struggling with negative self-talk, challenging feelings and beliefs about the self, identity development, mood instability, substance use, anxiety, and history of trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, psychoeducational, trauma-informed, mindfulness, and more. I promote growth by offering a safe, accepting atmosphere so that you feel heard, validated, and empowered.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Chronic pain illness and disability Communication problems Control issues Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Family of Origin Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Bludorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245612480.

  • LCSW · Arizona · 15634 · Expires May 2025
  • LCSW · Utah · 9201966-3501 · Expires September 2024
  • LCSW · Hawaii · LCSW-4528 · Expires June 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 Bludorn

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

Overall rating:

5.0

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Knowledgeable Professional Understand Comfortable Helped Listens Recommend Amazing Confidence

It is an absolute pleasure to work with Karen. Professional with the right blend of encouragement , education and support.

Reviewed Sep 2024

Karen is a highly knowledgeable, experienced therapist and working with her has helped me unlock some keys to well-being and a new future rather than reliving the past. Highly recommend!

Reviewed Jul 2024

She listens and has age appropriate experiences to help me deal with my issues.

Reviewed February 2024

Karen has a very positive attitude and a great personality, i always come away from a session feeling accomplished and better about my decisions. I know that she’s proud of me and with her work I’m proud of myself

Reviewed February 2024

Karen is awesome and thoughtful with her words and understanding of patients, she listens and try’s to understand patients and how to best help them understand how the feel and communicate that with others! I’d highly recommend Karen to loved ones who need help!

Reviewed Nov 2023

Pleasure to work with.

Reviewed Oct 2023

I don’t know where I would be without the help from Karen. She’s helped me change my life like nobody ever has before. 10/10

Reviewed Sep 2023

It was great having Karen as my therapist. She was very knowledgeable and helpful when I discussed with her the things that I wanted to deal with.

Reviewed March 2023

Very professional and knowledgeable.

Reviewed February 2023

Karen is amazing !!!!!!!! I’ve only had one session with her and can’t wait to go back. Typically it can be hard to find someone fitting on the first try. She was great!!

Reviewed Sep 2022

She is very kind and checks in with me often if she doesn't hear from me.

Reviewed Aug 2022

wonderful session

Reviewed Jul 2022

I really enjoy and appreciate Karen’s gentleness and wisdom! Every session I walk away feeling a little sore from my personal healing but also encouraged and stronger from what Karen walked me through!

Reviewed Apr 2022

She is very positive and responds quickly.

Reviewed March 2022

I’ve only briefly worked with a few other therapists, but Karen has been by far the most professional, knowledge-rich, comfortable, communicative therapy experience. I have no idea how she interacts with other clients, but our interactions feel very tailored to me. She created a great foundation for our communication by identifying how I give and receive information best, and it’s allowed the sessions to feel very productive. She has a plethora of resources, articles, and insights to offer that give me confidence in her expertise and allow me to understand my own mind and experience at a higher level. I’m also very reassured that she is “up to date” with new mental health data, research, and practice, and as a young woman in a world with experience and influence from the modern world, that is so very important! I’ve had therapists try to diagnose (or not diagnose) me by filling in generalized work sheets and checking boxes, and those methods often fail miserably when paired with my less conventional life experience. When I talk with Karen, I know she is taking the full scope of information I’ve given her to come to educated conclusions, and I trust that she’ll continue to adjust and add to her perception of me as I share with her further. I’m not sure what I expected before my first session with Karen, but I know she has exceeded my expectations in ways that I didn’t even know would be beneficial. If I could make any adjustments in therapy, I would simply increase my time with her. If you’re in search of a knowledgeable, empathetic, comfortable therapy experience, absolutely give Karen a try. If she’s not the right fit for you, she’ll be happy to help you identify what you may be looking for in a therapist/in your sessions; and that in itself is a service.

Reviewed March 2022

Karen is great, you can tell that she is truly listening by her responses.

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Bludorn offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Bludorn 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 Bludorn speak?

Karen Bludorn speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Bludorn have?

Karen Bludorn has 14 years of experience.

Where is Karen Bludorn licensed to practice?

Karen Bludorn is licensed to practice in Arizona, Utah, and Hawaii.

Does Karen Bludorn accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Bludorn 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 Bludorn offer?

Karen Bludorn offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Bludorn?

Karen Bludorn 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 Bludorn?

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