Karin Fils-Aime

Practical, compassionate therapy for thoughtful change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Karin

Karin Fils-Aime is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, mood challenges, and life transitions by combining practical therapeutic skills with a warm, attentive presence.

Background and approach

Karin emphasizes how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and she helps clients explore and change unhelpful thinking patterns to improve day-to-day functioning. Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods to address a wide range of issues including depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Karin also has experience with challenges such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care, and communication problems within families. She aims to meet people where they are, working collaboratively to build coping strategies and realistic goals that fit each person’s circumstances.

Clients can expect a practitioner who values listening and practical problem solving, and who believes that even after difficult experiences it is possible to pursue greater peace and well-being. She welcomes direct, goal-oriented work alongside empathic support to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Many clients begin by looking for practical tools to manage current stressors; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach Karin uses that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies for processing difficult experiences and building coping skills when past events continue to affect day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors the plan accordingly rather than relying on a single method. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. These formats allow for ongoing check-ins, skills coaching between sessions, and convenient access from home or work, supporting steady progress while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and parenting concerns, bipolar disorders, and coping with life changes among other areas.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

Her work is practical and collaborative, emphasizing the link between thoughts and feelings and using skill-building to change unhelpful patterns. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice, drawing on that background to offer structured support and problem-solving strategies.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC003573.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English