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Karen Poindexter, LMSW

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 25 reviews
Great news, Karen is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

She is great

Aug 2024

I appreciate Karen' s personal and professional approach. making communication easy.

Aug 2024

More about Karen

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

I am licensed in Michigan with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Self esteem First Responder Issues Infidelity Intellectual Disability Military and Veterans Issues Multicultural Concerns Postpartum Depression Process addiction (porn exercise gambling)

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Poindexter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548334733.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801078961 · Expires December 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Karen Poindexter

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

Overall rating:

4.5

25 reviews

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Clients mention: Easy Professional Listens Wonderful Easy to talk Comfortable Helping Helped Recommend Understands

She is great

Aug 2024

I appreciate Karen' s personal and professional approach. making communication easy.

Aug 2024

Karen is incredibly kind and helpful. I look forward to my sessions with her.

Jul 2024

Karen Poindexter is a considerate and open counselor who listens and helped me understand things I was going through. She is also a good conversationalist and helped me feel very comfortable.

Jun 2024

She is wonderful

Jun 2024

She is very wise beyond her years and has a gift for helping people. I will go so far as to say she has an anointing for helping people! God truly gave her this gift and I’m blessed to be paired with her!

May 2024

Karen is responsive, personable and professional.

Apr 2024

I’m enjoying her Counsel

Apr 2024

Karen is always so kind and understanding. I feel like I could share anything with her and there would be no judgement, only grace and encouragement. She’s a wonderful Christian woman.

Jan 2024

Empathetic listener, highly recommend her services

Jan 2024

Pleasant, professional and competent

Jan 2024

Karen is a lovely therapist who listens and even shares her own experiences, which calms any nerves and allows for a feeling of warmth and acceptance.

Jan 2024

Karen is a special human. She has found her gift and made it her profession. She creates a safe place to "be". The loss of my mother was the biggest loss of my life. Karen was my first experience with therapy. Karen's gentle, calm, trusting nature and faith based style of practice, allowed me to be THE most vulnerable that I've been in my life. Her faith based style was not overbearing or brow beating, but just the right pace and level for me. She listens, advises and when appropriate adds just the right amount of humor and realness to a very difficult situation. I feel so fortunate to have had Karen as my introduction to therapy. I highly recommend Karen.

Dec 2023

Karen is knowledgeable, genuine, compassionate, and easy to talk to

Aug 2023

Mrs. Poindexter is truly a one of a kind therapist. She is just absolutely wonderful. Regardless of my situation every week during our sessions, she provides a professional, calming perspective that ALWAYS makes me feel better. It is refreshing to look forward to therapy sessions every week, and I do because they are with Mrs.Poindexter.

Aug 2023

Karen is extremely talented and professional.

Jul 2023

Karen Poindexter is super! I appreciate her advice and affirmations.

Jun 2023

She is amazing to work with and very easy to talk to.

Jun 2023

I have only had two sessions with Ms. Poindexter but so far I can say that she listens and understands my problems. I believe that she is capable of helping me to get through these hard and sometimes confusing situations. I also find her to be easy to talk to.

May 2023

She's wonderful! I feel blessed to have found her and to be able to share with her.

Apr 2023

Awesome therapist

Apr 2023

This was my first session with Karen Poindexter. She made me feel comfortable voicing out my feelings and my issues. She heard me well and understands where I am coming from. I really appreciate her with encouraging words. I would like to continue talking to her as soon as I will arrive from out of town. Thank you.

Mar 2023

Karen has been such a light to see every week. She has so much wisdom and has always made Me feel comfortable and open to communicate with her.

Apr 2023

Excellent therapist

Apr 2023

Karen is easy to talk to and regurgitates what she heard back to you so that you know she is fully attentive. She gives you some personal perspective and things to think about without pushing her opinion on you. She allows you to come to conclusions on your own.

Apr 2023

How was your experience with Karen?

Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Poindexter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Poindexter 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 Poindexter speak?

Karen Poindexter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Poindexter have?

Karen Poindexter has 20 years of experience.

Where is Karen Poindexter licensed to practice?

Karen Poindexter is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Karen Poindexter accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Poindexter 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 Poindexter offer?

Karen Poindexter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Poindexter?

Karen Poindexter 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 Poindexter?

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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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.