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Karen Cauthen, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 54 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

She’s awesome

Reviewed July 2024

Sooo good! I have such a great time speaking with Karen. She’s really gifted and kind

Reviewed May 2024

More about Karen

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCMHC

What is hope? It is the fuel that powers change. Whether good or bad, change is constant. How we react to change stimulates interaction with others creating consequences that affects our world.

Hi, my name is Karen. I have a BS in Religion, a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and I am licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to helping people is Eclectic Therapy. I integrate multiple psychotherapies from a variety of disciplines to customize the best possible therapeutic process for each unique client. Whether using a single treatment or a combination of treatments, each counseling session, each treatment plan is adapted to the needs of each individual client, depending on their problem.

I have worked with clients in many venues: hospital, private practice, outpatient facility, crisis line. I have treated and co-treated numerous problems: schizophrenia, bi-polar, GAD, PTSD, ODD, OCD, family, marriage and couple relationship issues, pornography, grief, caregiver burnout, substance use, addictions, career changes, trauma, abuse, and more.

Asking for help is not always easy but it can be extremely rewarding. I hope when we connect that my training, experiences and style is the right fit for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Depression Compassion fatigue Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Cauthen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720501612.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 13136 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Karen Cauthen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

54 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helped Helpful Comfortable Easy Listens Support Amazing Caring

She’s awesome

Reviewed July 2024

Sooo good! I have such a great time speaking with Karen. She’s really gifted and kind

Reviewed May 2024

She is really good

Reviewed January 2024

Karen is good hearted and can speak to your heart.

Reviewed April 2022

I love Karen! She’s so sweet and always so encouraging. I love talking to her!!! Highly recommended!

Reviewed December 2021

Karen is a kind soul, really healing speaking with her. She’s really gentle and works through my issues

Reviewed December 2023

I really appreciate how she actually listens to me and my concerns. I feel very comfortable with her and she has given me a safe space to talk about things that I never have before. She’s great

Reviewed December 2023

We have just gotten started. So it’s a bit early to assess where we are.

Reviewed December 2023

Karen is kind, caring, and patient. I like how she pauses a lot before responding. It tells me she’s really listening and putting a lot of thought into my situation and any advice she gives me. I feel heard, supported, and encouraged when we speak.

Reviewed December 2023

Ms. Karen is very understanding and very compassionate. She makes talking about how I feel easy. I always feel better after our conversations.

Reviewed December 2023

Karen is truly amazing. I have been meeting with her every week for the past 4 months. I have had positive conversations/interactions with her that have improved my mental health and my life. She is challenging in the best ways. She has truly not only helped me work through lots of trauma, but she also helped me pick up the pieces afterwards and helped me find parts of myself after all of the mess that i once was. My family can also see positive changes in myself. Karen gave me copious amounts of worksheets that were and still are very useful. Karen will always be the Therapist i use if she is available. The world needs more of her!

Reviewed November 2023

Motherly to me. Advices are realistic and helpful.

Reviewed August 2023

Karen reminds me of family. She perfectly understands my problems because she has so many years of expertise in the areas where I struggle. I'm really grateful for her taking away a lot of stress and giving me good coping skills that are practical and actually help.

Reviewed July 2023

She REALLY listens and offers usable suggestions!

Reviewed July 2023

3 weeks in and I am very happy with Ms Cauthen !

Reviewed May 2023

I have really enjoyed working with Karen for the last year. She is a bright spirit and a voice of reason. I enjoyed her support and the way she helped me walk through a hard season of transition! Would recommend Karen to anyone seeking a spiritual perspective

Reviewed March 2023

I like Karen a lot! Really nice to have someone to talk to. She’s great at keeping me on track even though I’m telling her 6 things at a time.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s awesome. I respect anyone that is straight to the point and makes me think about why I do what I’m doing. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2023

Karen is a fantastic woman with great advice. Sessions with her feel equivalent to speaking to a very wise friend. I appreciate her support and welcome her biblical wisdom into our sessions which makes the richness of our talks much greater. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2023

She is great

Reviewed January 2023

She was awesome! I felt a connection with her and comfortable talking with.

Reviewed December 2022

Karen Cauthen is a rare blend of expertise in her field, compassion, and Christian leadership. I am so glad to be connected, heard, and counseled by Karen. She is very helpful to me and I am grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen is honest, challenging and full of grace.

Reviewed November 2022

After only a few sessions I already feel like I’ve had some breakthroughs with Karen. She asks the right questions and makes me think for myself, allows me the floor to express everything I need to, and then provides the support I need to help me move forward instead of staying stuck in a pattern. She has worksheets for me to help dig deeper, too. I am really looking forward to continuing my therapy with Karen and strengthening myself with her help. Thanks Karen!

Reviewed November 2022

Very easy to talk to and knowelable.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen has been able to connect with me after many others have not. She listens, is not judgmental and offers enough time to work through my feelings each session. Would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2022

My opinion has not changed. Would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

Excellent therapist. Caring. Understanding. Offers good advice. Listens. Thx

Reviewed August 2022

First time doing therapy and couldn’t be happier with Karen. She’s so laid back in a good way. Makes me feel comfortable enough to say what I’m feeling because I know she’ll give the right amount of advice while also just listening.

Reviewed July 2022

I have really enjoyed therapy with Karen! She is a joy to speak with and is a great fit for me. She brings a balance of sharing insight and listening, as well as serious and lighthearted conversation. I look forward to my session every week with her.

Reviewed June 2022

Karen is incredibly empathic to my needs and offers solid advice. Her breath of knowledge is exactly what I need during this time. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2022

Karen is a wonderful therapist, she knows exactly which questions to ask and when to get to the core of the issue. She is kind and respectful when u need a little more compassion; then funny and introspective when you need a little laugh.

Reviewed May 2022

Rude

Reviewed May 2022

Thank you for all your help. It's so easy to talk to you :-)

Reviewed May 2022

Karen, is an absolute god send. She’s made me feel comfortable to open up and express my feelings. She is a life saver, she really is

Reviewed April 2022

Great listener and has good advice

Reviewed April 2022

10/10

Reviewed April 2022

She is a great listener and offers sound advice

Reviewed March 2022

Karen was so incredibly helpful getting me through the early stages of my first pregnancy after loss. We had a shared faith, so she was able to give me counseling tools like CBT and insight that related to my personal faith. I’m so incredibly grateful for her help and wisdom during this time and can’t recommend her enough.

Reviewed March 2022

Karen is a wonderful listener and always has great advise to share. I would definitely recommend to anyone going through a crisis or just needing the expertise of a non-biased, third-party professional to help make sense of the conflicts or difficulties they are experiencing in life.

Reviewed March 2022

Karen has been very respectful and helpful. I probably will be able to say more after I work with her longer.

Reviewed February 2022

Karen had been extremely helpful through my difficult times. She’s listened and helped me overcome some battles I’ve experienced. I enjoyed talking to her she’s made me feel like I’m her friend. 10/10 I definitely would recommend her to a friend.

Reviewed February 2022

I couldn't be happier with Karen thus far. She has been essential in helping me to cope with and navigate several challenges in my life. She is respectful, supportive, and obviously has lots of experience. I'm very glad I was matched with her!

Reviewed December 2021

She’s a wonderful soul. She is a great listener and responds with much wisdom. Through her responses and worksheets I have vastly improved.

Reviewed November 2021

Karen made me feel at ease the minute we started talking. She was very easy to share my story with and be vulnerable. Right from the start she has challenged me with tough questions that make me really process and think. At the same time she provides Christian insight and grace with encouragement and truth all weaved together. I love how she takes the time to send worksheets and resources that all add to my journey outside of our weekly sessions. Karen is truly an answer to prayer

Reviewed November 2021

I have been working with Karen for a couple months now. She provides a good balance of listening and sharing. I feel like she tried to understand my concerns and was more than willing to share her own relevant advice or experiences. She is flexible to communicate in various ways whether video, live chat, or messages. She also provided many helpful worksheets as we worked through the sessions. I would certainly recommend Karen to anyone who might benefit from her expert help.

Reviewed July 2021

I have only had two going on three sessions with Karen and she is an absolute delight. Karen is relaxed, client focused, amazing conversationalist and down to earth. I feel extremely supported not only on session days but also throughout the week and she also checks in briefly on my progress with worksheets she assigns me then gives me the encouragement that I did them well and how nice they are to read. I would recommend her to everyone new or returning to therapy. 10/10 Stars

Reviewed April 2021

Karen is a very warm, compassionate person who makes you feel comfortable instantly. I am thankful to have met her as she has already helped me to lift a heavy burden from my shoulders and bring me some relief and peace in such a short time.

Reviewed March 2021

Karen is very compassionate, understanding, and intelligent. She’s very skilled at connecting life events with feelings and behaviors. It’s been a pleasure to work with her.

Reviewed March 2021

I have had counselling in the past so I appreciate and value Karen's support even more. She is the consummate listener, allowing me to pour out my concerns, then guides me gently to reflect and consider how I can make change in my life and make me a better version of the person I am now, at peace with myself and within myself.

Reviewed March 2021

I've been counseling with Karen for 3 weeks now. I don't specifically need advice as I need a non-judgmental ear to listen and she provides just that. She asks an appropriate amount of questions to get to know me as a person and is engaging; offering tips and suggestions when applicable. I feel like I can tell her what is in my heart and on my mind without being looked down on. These are things that I feel I can tell no one else. She lets me talk and she lets me cry. She is gentle and her tone is kind and soothing. There are merits and benefits to having a counselor to turn to. Sometimes it's just easier talking to a stranger than to someone who knows you. To be honest, many of our friends/family . . . they cup runneth over as well without me burdening them with my issues. I'm glad I signed up for help and so far I'm happy I choose Karen.

Reviewed March 2021

Karen is very thoughtful and caring in her way of interacting with me. Only done one session so far but she is amazing. She also consistently follow up and are in touch with me. Thank you Karen!

Reviewed March 2021

Karen has been great being able to talk through things with her and the guidance given I think will help me get to where I want to be.

Reviewed February 2021

Karen has been fully available throughout this experience. Her expertise and way of communicating is truely beneficial. I would recommend her service to anyone in need of a good listener and she always has great advice.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Cauthen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Cauthen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Cauthen speak?

Karen Cauthen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Cauthen have?

Karen Cauthen has 3 years of experience.

Where is Karen Cauthen licensed to practice?

Karen Cauthen is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Karen Cauthen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Cauthen does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Cauthen offer?

Karen Cauthen offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Cauthen?

Karen Cauthen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Cauthen?

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