Therapist profile
Jennifer Karr, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - anger and trauma focus
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 63897
- NPI1063385383
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Karr is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 19 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
Jennifer keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She listens without judgment and helps people name what is happening. She uses clear techniques from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that get in the way.
Her background includes nearly two decades providing mental health services inside jails and working with people involved in the legal system. That experience shaped a direct, practical style and comfort with difficult material. She also has experience supporting professionals in high-stress roles, such as law enforcement and first responders.
In session she mixes goal-focused work with brief skills practice. That may mean tracking reactions, testing new responses, or learning distress-tolerance skills. Solution-Focused Therapy ideas guide short-term planning and small, measurable steps.
Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life. Jennifer helps people process those events at a pace they can manage. She also addresses addiction and process-related concerns using behavioral strategies and coping plans.
People who come for help with anger will find a clinician who emphasizes practical tools over labels. To start, she asks about current patterns and what the client wants to do differently, then builds simple, doable strategies to change how anger shows up in life.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and mood problems. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are useful when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your goals and symptoms and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or let them access a therapist without travel. The focus online is the same as in person: building skills, practicing new reactions, and creating plans that fit day-to-day life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical work such as tracking triggers, learning distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills, and testing new responses in real life.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of experience providing mental health services, including many years working inside jails and with people involved in the legal system.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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