Karen Foley

Compassionate, practical therapy rooted in strengths

LICSW Washington

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Karen

Karen Foley is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington who brings 32 years of practice to people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad clinical background that also includes depression, grief and loss, and domestic violence, helping clients explore strengths and build practical coping strategies. Her perspective emphasizes that clients themselves hold essential knowledge about their lives and resources for change.

Her work blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-influenced techniques, adapting interventions to individual needs and goals. Karen encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with them to set achievable steps forward.

She offers sessions in English and maintains a professional practice licensed in Washington as LICSW LW00009335.

Online Therapy Using Evidence-Informed Approaches

Karen commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building on each person’s strengths to foster self-directed growth and clearer life priorities.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to consider their goals, preferences, and current challenges, and then tailor a blend of methods that fit those needs rather than applying a single technique rigidly.

Online therapy sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skill-building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Karen address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as body image, panic, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, using client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-informed techniques to develop practical coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has 32 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, domestic violence, and motivation-related struggles.

Where is she licensed and credentialed?

She is licensed in Washington as LICSW LW00009335 and provides services to clients located in that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on therapist availability.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English