Therapist profile
Karen Hubbard, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 007669
- NPI1962911396
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Karen
Karen Hubbard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting pressures, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to help people manage day-to-day problems.
Karen uses an engaging, interactive style that keeps the work collaborative. She balances listening with active techniques that target thinking and behavior. That means clients often leave a session with specific strategies to try between meetings.
Her approach includes short-term, recovery-oriented tools for immediate momentum. At the same time she addresses deeper, longer-term patterns when they arise. She helps people notice how certain thoughts and habits keep problems going and then practices alternatives that improve mood and functioning.
Karen often uses cognitive and mindfulness-based practices to change thought patterns and increase present-moment control. She also uses skills from dialectical behavior work and motivational interviewing to build communication, manage strong emotions, and support decision-making.
People who choose her tend to want concrete steps they can use right away. She helps identify strengths, build coping skills, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Her work includes support for grief, trauma, addiction-related concerns, caregiver stress, and topics around intimacy and self-esteem.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and respect for the person's perspective. It involves open questions and reflection to help people clarify their goals and feel heard. This approach helps when anger comes from relationship strain or feeling misunderstood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. CBT can be useful for managing reactions at work, reducing irritability, and changing patterns that fuel resentment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for tolerating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It provides concrete tools for handling intense moments without making things worse. These skills often help with crisis moments and with improving communication in tense situations.
Deciding what approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the problems someone brings to sessions, then recommend methods to try. People often mix approaches so sessions remain practical and focused on real situations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. When arranged online, therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to understand the format, expected session length, and what will work best for everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and in daily life. Anger is listed among many concerns she helps people manage.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is engaging and interactive with a focus on collaboration. She combines active listening with behavioral techniques and practical assignments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a mental health counselor. That work has included depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and domestic abuse related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York. Her practice is listed as located in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.