About me
Hello, my name is Karen Kavaloski and I am a LPC in New Mexico, North Carolina. Texas and Missouri. I was originally licensed as a counselor in 2009 while working in Arizona by the State of North Carolina after making a career change from a almost 30 year history in nursing. My passion since I was a young adult was counseling and it took me almost 30 years to achieve my goal of becoming a counselor. I was a Marine wife for almost 30 years and have traveled allot, I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My youngest, a son, and one of my grandchildren are severely autistic so I can identify with the stress and struggles some families have with managing special needs within their family. I am also a cancer survivor. I believe we all have an ability to heal the body, mind and soul and I consciously strive daily to be an active participant in my life and support and encourage others to do the same. My education beyond my nursing and counseling includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries.
My work with couples and in the area of relationships in general uses a solution focused model . The understanding of what is 'your's', what is 'mine' and what is our's in a relationship brings couples and relationships together in a way that identifies strengths and strives to help one another where we individually are not as strong. The health and wellbeing of the individual and the relationship requires balance, whatever that looks like to the client(s). I have worked extensively with couples that face challenges such as childhood trauma, substance abuse and legal problems such as incarceration. I believe the client is the expert in his/her own life and I fully encourage one to strive to work towards building a strong foundation within themselves and their families whatever that looks like to them, to that end I use focused solution therapy, internal systems therapy, mindfulness/compassion therapy, cognitive and cognitive behavioral, dialectical therapy, emotional freedom techniques and/or neurolinguistic techniques .
Outside my therapy practice, I spend my time writing and publishing self help workbooks under my Sacred Self Series, I enjoy reading. meditation/praying and gardening. I do light exercise daily.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationships
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Depression , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 17
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
MI LPC 6401224938
NM LPCC CCMH0197151
TX LPC 97667
MO LPC 2020024537
NC LCMHC 13637
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Kavaloski. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Karen is a great therapist. I find to not only be relatable, she is authentic and real in a way that resonates.
Karen is fair, direct, & a great listener. She provides simple strategies with intention. She seeks to understand as she navigates both sides of issues with compassion and support.
Karen is extremely professional, neutrally and professionally navigating the dumpster fire that is occasionally our relationship. She has good advice and is extremely responsive. Highly recommend.
Personal and Professional Therapist who is easy to talk with and she really offers Great Advice that is easy to follow thru with
Karen gives perspective into behaviors & habits. She relays/ expresses good info to effectively improve our relationships
Very attentive and gives great advice
Karen is the best, she sees things that nobody else can see and has made such a difference in my life!
Karen is great and very knowledgeable. She is direct and doesn’t pull any punches which is very nice.
Karen has an uncanny ability to quickly get to the point with no flowery beating around the bush....I really appreciate that approach.
I got to understand more about myself and how much I still need to work on.
Karen has been a fantastic therapist and reference for my wife and I, especially during these trying times.
Karen really understands what we are experiencing and gets right to the heart of the issues with us in every session.
Karen is a great listener and we really appreciate her direct approach and ideas to help us
Karen is amazing!