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Karen Slaton

Supportive, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC South Carolina

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Karen

Karen Slaton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. She combines compassionate, client-centered care with practical strategies to address emotional challenges and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work often involves supporting those coping with caregiver stress, aging-related concerns, family-of-origin issues, and experiences of isolation or loss. With ten years of experience, Karen integrates a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing alongside narrative and existential perspectives.

She emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping clients develop clearer communication, process guilt or shame, and build resilience during divorce, bereavement, or shifts in life roles. Her approach is grounded in respect for each person’s values and personal story, offering practical tools alongside thoughtful exploration to help people move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online support

Karen blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address practical symptoms and deeper life values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values, helping with issues like grief, addiction, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. That exploration can begin in an initial session and evolve as goals shift, ensuring the work stays relevant and client-centered.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Her stated specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression, with additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, aging issues, family of origin concerns, and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a compassionate, client-centered stance that emphasizes collaboration and respect, blending practical techniques with exploration of values and meaning.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and life-transition challenges and integrates several therapeutic approaches in practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential with licence SC LPC 10297 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English