Karen Foley, LICSW
Washington · 32 years in practice
Karen Foley is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience.
License and registration
- LICSW, Washington
- LW00009335 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1518238625 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Karen
Karen Foley is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma, and depression. Her style is steady and respectful, and she invites clients to bring their own goals to sessions.
Karen believes people know their stories best and already hold strengths that can be used to move forward. She encourages small, practical steps that build confidence over time.
Background and approach
Getting started is often the hardest part, and she acknowledges that first steps take courage. In her work she draws on Systemic therapy to look at patterns in relationships and environments that affect daily life. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when changing thoughts and behaviors can reduce symptoms like panic or social anxiety. Sessions weave together these approaches to address problems such as body image, communication struggles, control issues, grief, and isolation. She also supports people coping with divorce, guilt, forgiveness, and finding life purpose.
The therapy process aims to make changes that feel realistic and manageable for each person. Karen practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. She meets people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Karen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Karen names
- Systemic Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Karen’s Approaches Work Online
Karen often uses Systemic therapy to notice how relationships and daily routines shape feelings and behavior. That approach can help when stress or addiction fit patterns that involve other people or recurring situations. It’s about spotting patterns and trying different ways of relating or responding to them.She also uses Client-Centered methods that keep sessions focused on the client’s priorities and pace. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and building on strengths so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms like panic or social anxiety.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life context. That means adjusting tools and pacing as needed rather than following a fixed plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, skills practice, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into varied routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Karen help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, control issues, grief, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines a Systemic view with Client-Centered conversations and CBT or DBT skills when useful. Sessions emphasize practical steps and the client’s own priorities.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a LICSW license in Washington and sees people who live in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is charged 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.
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