Karlene Harrison, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Karlene

Karlene Harrison is a licensed social worker who uses a calm, collaborative style to help adults handle life’s pressures. She holds a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and has 15 years of clinical experience. Her approach is relaxed and patient, so people can begin wherever they feel comfortable and move at their own pace.

She focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship conflict, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses family-related stresses, addictions, mood disorders, and concerns faced by caregivers or people navigating aging and geriatric issues. Karlene supports clients who identify as LGBT and those managing bipolar disorder. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building practical skills.

Karlene blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She helps clients notice unhelpful thinking, practice new coping skills, and reframe problems into smaller, manageable steps. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies are added when helpful to increase motivation and reduce stress in daily life.

She often works with people dealing with loss and major transitions, including family members confronting dementia or aging concerns. The goal is clearer thinking and better ways to handle everyday challenges. Karlene practices in Michigan as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker.

She offers a nonjudgmental space where adults from varied backgrounds can talk, reflect, and develop practical tools to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the person leads the conversation. It helps when someone needs a patient listener and support to sort out feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress about relationships and life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and building better coping strategies for difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and try techniques that fit. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let adults choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. Remote sessions can make it easier to work through grief, stress, or family issues without traveling to an office, and they allow consistent check-ins as life changes occur.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Karlene address?

She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, anger, self-esteem challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, and family-related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is relaxed and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical techniques to help clients set goals and practice new skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working in varied settings with diverse adults.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker, listed as MI LMSW 6801090289, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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