- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based methods
- Client-Centered care
About Karen
Karen Medlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Louisiana with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, and a wide range of other life changes. Karen’s background includes social work and theology graduate degrees and many years in educational settings.
Her early career included teaching from kindergarten through twelfth grade and holding teaching certifications in Michigan. Those classroom years inform how she talks with adolescents and teens. She has also provided sexual offender treatment in a correctional setting, which deepened her experience with addiction work, group programming, and practical psychoeducational classes.
Karen draws on several therapeutic approaches when she meets people. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotion and connection, Attachment-Based Therapy to consider relationship patterns, and Client-Centered methods to follow the person’s pace and priorities. She also integrates cognitive behavioral and existential ideas when they fit the situation.
She describes herself as laid-back and responsive to where someone is in life. In sessions she talks through current problems, past patterns, and coping strategies. She also spends time on grief, trauma responses, panic, and building concrete skills for daily life.
Karen works with people across a broad age range and says she enjoys cultural and sexual orientation diversity. Before booking, confirm the session formats offered at the time so arrangements match your needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and how they shape important relationships. Online sessions using EFT can look at patterns of attachment and help name feelings that are hard to express. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships affect trust and closeness; it is useful for recurring relationship patterns and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s priorities and pace, offering space to bring what matters most without pressure.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together determine which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and practical next steps.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so they match your needs. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into busy schedules, avoid travel time, or make it easier to have shorter check-ins by phone or video. Talk with her about what would fit your routine and energy level so sessions can be scheduled in a way that feels manageable.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered conversations, adding CBT or existential ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience in social work and clinical settings, including education and correctional programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Louisiana and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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