Karen is a great listening and has done a great job helping me think through my thoughts, concerns, and finding best approach to be my best self.
Karen Contardo, LMHC
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 4 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Washington
Recent reviews
Karen is very kind and respectful. She really understands what is challenging for me, and helps me formulate strategies to grow toward my goals.
More about Karen
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Hi and welcome. It takes courage to ask for help, and counseling can be helpful in many ways. I will provide a kind and safe place where I make no judgments and do my best to help you learn self-compassion; and, how to achieve a healthier life. Counseling is a challenge because it requires a commitment. It is an experience we share and we will do this together. I want to get to know you and ask you to try some new things that I think may be helpful to you. I will help you focus on what is most important to you. We can develop achievable goals together and practice important skills to create the life you want. Life can be difficult at times and you can learn to handle those difficulties. If right now you are struggling, that’s ok, you are capable of becoming healthier. I am optimistic about your ability to be healthier and look forward to working with you.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 13 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor working both online and in person. I earned my Masters of Arts in Community Counseling in 2010. Prior to becoming an experienced therapist, I had an additional 14 years of professional experience in higher education, and at least 9 of those years working with students on wellness issues such as disordered eating, adjusting to change, career choices and more. I am experienced in helping clients with stress and anxiousness, depressing thoughts, loss of focus, worry, or the inability to get things done, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, personal growth, career planning and work/life balance. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. We will build your treatment plan together to meet your specific concerns and I will support you in your healing process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coaching
Control issues
Emptiness
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Karen Contardo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427477645.
- LMHC · Washington · LH60461716 · Expires November 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 Contardo
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Karen is a great listening and has done a great job helping me think through my thoughts, concerns, and finding best approach to be my best self.
Karen is very kind and respectful. She really understands what is challenging for me, and helps me formulate strategies to grow toward my goals.
Karen is extraordinarily gifted as a therapist. She is insightful, hears what wasn’t said out loud and offers me great strategies. She has helped me to see what I can and cannot do in my situation and made it clearer to me what I should do. I really appreciate Karen’s insight, honesty and supportive pushing. She is genuine, trustworthy and like the best therapists, hears what I say - when I haven’t!
Karen is very insightful and a good listener. She has helped me a lot so far
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Contardo offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Contardo 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 Contardo speak?
Karen Contardo speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Contardo have?
Karen Contardo has 13 years of experience.
Where is Karen Contardo licensed to practice?
Karen Contardo is licensed to practice in Washington.
Does Karen Contardo accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Karen Contardo 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 Contardo offer?
Karen Contardo offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Karen Contardo?
Karen Contardo 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 Contardo?
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.