Karen Vigeland , LCSW

Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides individual counseling to adults across a range of ages and backgrounds. She practices from a client-centered, insight-oriented, and strengths-based perspective, helping people identify underlying patterns, draw on personal resources, and make practical adjustments to thoughts and behaviors that contribute to greater balance and well-being.

Her work addresses common concerns such as depression and anxiety while also supporting clients through a variety of life challenges. She focuses on recognizing the roots of difficulties, cultivating coping skills, and building on existing strengths to promote healthier thinking and functioning. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates clinical social work licensure and training.

Karen strives to maintain a nonjudgmental and accepting therapeutic relationship in which adults can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. Her approach emphasizes respect, insight, and collaboration as central components of the counseling process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Karen integrates client-centered work with cognitive and skills-based methods to support adults in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, allowing clients to lead the pace of discovery while the therapist provides support and reflective listening to help clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care, and access licensed professionals from different locations while tailoring communication styles to the client’s comfort and needs.