- Focus on everyday skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Support for grief
About Karen
Karen Crawley-Buckholtz uses an adaptable, person-centered approach to help people navigate stress, sleep struggles, grief, and relationship concerns. She brings 20 years of clinical experience and works from a perspective that centers the person rather than the diagnosis. Karen meets people where they are and helps them set practical steps toward clearer routines and better rest.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then helps people identify small changes that fit everyday life. That can mean building tools for anxiety, revising habits that interfere with sleep, or finding ways to manage grief so daily tasks feel easier. Sessions focus on concrete skills and on noticing strengths clients can use between meetings.
Karen trained in counseling and has licenses as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland and Virginia. She has extensive experience with trauma, depression, perinatal and postpartum concerns, hospice and illness-related stress, and supporting first responders and active duty military where appropriate. Her background also includes work on eating and body image concerns, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Her style draws from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. She adapts methods based on each person's needs and goals rather than following one fixed path. The emphasis is on practical shifts that help with sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
People who choose Karen can expect straightforward conversation, patience, and steady focus on goals they set together. To start, she encourages completing a brief matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist creates a space for clients to describe sleep patterns, stressors, and goals, and then helps clarify what change would look like. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques for reshaping routines, managing anxiety, and improving sleep habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions and managing distress, which can help when anxiety or mood swings disrupt rest.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and the client’s input guides which tools are kept or changed.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work breaks, sessions without travel time, or fewer disruptions to a daily routine. These practical benefits help people build consistent habits that support better sleep and steadier mood while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to fit the person's needs.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with grief, trauma, depression, perinatal concerns, hospice and illness-related stress, first responders, and military populations.
Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds the credentials LCPC and LPC and is licensed in Maryland and Virginia, with practice tied to Maryland for location information.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.