Karen Kavaloski, LPC, LPCC
Licensed counselor for trauma and recovery
- Trauma and addictions
- Family and relationships
- Grief and life changes
About Karen Kavaloski
Karen Kavaloski is a licensed counselor with a long history of service and lived experience that informs her clinical work. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC, which indicate she is a licensed professional counselor, and she originally received her counseling license in 2009 after transitioning from an almost 30-year career in nursing. Over the past 17 years she has focused primarily on trauma and substance abuse in adults, with additional experience working with teenagers and supporting prison reentry and families affected by incarceration.
Her background includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Christian Ministries, and she is also the author and publisher of self-help books in the Sacred Self Workbook Series. Life experience plays a meaningful role in her approach - she was a Marine wife for nearly 30 years, is a mother of three and a grandmother of five, and she understands the challenges some families face firsthand since her youngest son and one grandchild are severely autistic. She is also a cancer survivor and draws on that resilience when supporting others.
Kavaloski views clients as experts in their own lives and uses a range of therapeutic techniques to help individuals and families build stronger foundations. Her clinical work has included focused solution strategies, internal systems approaches, mindfulness and compassion practices, cognitive and cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical techniques, emotional freedom techniques, and neurolinguistic tools. Outside her practice she enjoys reading, meditation and prayer, gardening, and light daily exercise.
Her background includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Christian Ministries, and she is also the author and publisher of self-help books in the Sacred Self Workbook Series. Life experience plays a meaningful role in her approach - she was a Marine wife for nearly 30 years, is a mother of three and a grandmother of five, and she understands the challenges some families face firsthand since her youngest son and one grandchild are severely autistic. She is also a cancer survivor and draws on that resilience when supporting others.
Kavaloski views clients as experts in their own lives and uses a range of therapeutic techniques to help individuals and families build stronger foundations. Her clinical work has included focused solution strategies, internal systems approaches, mindfulness and compassion practices, cognitive and cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical techniques, emotional freedom techniques, and neurolinguistic tools. Outside her practice she enjoys reading, meditation and prayer, gardening, and light daily exercise.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Kavaloski have?
Karen Kavaloski has 17 years of experience.
Is Karen Kavaloski a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. License details include MI LPC 6401224938 and NM LPCC CCMH0197151.
In which languages does Karen Kavaloski provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Kavaloski located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Karen Kavaloski as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karen Kavaloski through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Kavaloski work with international clients?
No, Karen Kavaloski does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Kavaloski cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kavaloski draws on client-centered therapy, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and supporting each person as the expert in their own life, helping individuals explore values and build self-guided change. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns formed in important relationships and helps people understand and repair how they connect with others, which can be useful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and family dynamics. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kavaloski works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy aligns with what matters most to each person.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Clients can meet by video calls, schedule phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate mobility or geographic limitations, and maintain continuity of care when face-to-face meetings are not possible.