Jennifer Karr

Practical, compassionate care for complex challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Karr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.

Background and approach

Jennifer also addresses complex concerns such as bipolar and mood disorders, panic, personality and process addictions, self-harm, and other intense emotional or behavioral struggles. Her style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and compassionate, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are.

Jennifer tailors sessions to individual needs and comfort levels, blending practical strategies with empathic support and occasional humor when appropriate. She has extensive experience providing mental health services in correctional settings and supporting people involved with the legal system, and she also works with professionals in high-stress roles such as law enforcement and first responders.

Therapy options include several formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Online approaches that focus on skills and healing

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and understanding traumatic experiences to reduce their ongoing impact and improve coping and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jennifer partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits what feels most effective and manageable for each person.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These formats allow adults to access therapy from home or other convenient locations and to continue care when in-person visits are difficult, while still working with a licensed professional who integrates practical skills and trauma-informed support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Jennifer works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem challenges, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, personality disorders, and coping with major life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach is collaborative, casual, and compassionate, often combining practical skills and problem-focused work with empathic support. She uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with DBT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience, including extensive work providing mental health services in jail and supporting people involved in the legal system as well as first responders and other high-stress professionals.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license TX LPC 63897 and provides services to adults located in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so fees depend on the subscription plan and scheduling.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English