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Karen Haggard, LCSW

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.

4.6 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois and Texas

Recent reviews

Great listener and give great advice on how to move forward with difficult situations

Reviewed February 2024

Karen Haggard is great. She obviously has tremendous experience. And she is smart, kind, and knowledgeable. I'm very happy and relieved to be working with her.

Reviewed September 2020

More about Karen

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

As a licensed therapist in Illinois with extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate emotional wellness, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I offer compassionate, affirming care for diverse populations, with a deep understanding of issues like stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and interpersonal communication.

My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered, drawing from evidence-based practices to support clients across a wide range of experiences. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for your healing journey.

I bring a warm, empathetic perspective to our work together, honoring each individual's unique story and strengths. My goal is to help you develop meaningful insights, build resilience, and create positive change at a pace that feels comfortable and authentic to you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Haggard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225277916.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149010863 · Renews November 2025
  • LCSW · Texas · 115772 · Renews December 2026

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Karen Haggard

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

Overall rating:

4.6

14 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Caring Helpful Support Thoughtful Great listener Excellent Fantastic

Great listener and give great advice on how to move forward with difficult situations

Reviewed February 2024

Karen Haggard is great. She obviously has tremendous experience. And she is smart, kind, and knowledgeable. I'm very happy and relieved to be working with her.

Reviewed September 2020

Karen Haggard is wonderful! I am lucky to have her.

Reviewed September 2023

Karen makes me feel, safe enough to reopen old wounds, supported enough uncover unknown parts of my mind, kind enough not to judge, strong enough to accept me and experienced enough to help me help myself. I am beginning to have a lot of significant changes in my life and I am so grateful to have her here as I go through it all. She makes me act more like the person I want to be by helping figure out how to get closer to that person.

Reviewed April 2022

I appreciate her being nonjudgmental, open, and her solutions do help.

Reviewed April 2021

thoughtful, intelligent and caring counsellor.

Reviewed December 2020

Karen has been most kind and helpful in offering alternative tools to help with the issues I’ve been experiencing. I’m feeling more hopeful with her kind response.

Reviewed December 2020

As a trauma survivor, I need a very specific kind of therapist. Karen is an intuitive and kind professional who takes my concerns seriously, and also takes my feedback seriously if I need something specific from her, whether it's advice or a listening ear. I highly recommend her guided meditations, which she and I build together with imagery I like, and she then she incorporates. I leave our sessions refreshed and hopeful. She never lets us end a session during a tense, difficult, or painful discussion, which is where her incredibly centering guided meditations come into play. I've gotten to the point where I request them at the end of every session, it makes all the difference. I cannot recommend Karen enough.

Reviewed November 2020

Karen has helped me immensely with my trauma and fears. Her specialties, kindness and openness has really helped me overcome a lot of things I didn't even realize I was stuck on. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2020

Karen was very responsive and helpful. She got me thinking about things I had never considered and drew from relevant experience/examples to help me understand my current situation. She definitely knows her stuff and has lots of great books/support materials to share.

Reviewed November 2020

Karen was excellent

Reviewed August 2020

Karen has a warm personality which makes you feel supported and heard during the consult. She also checks in regularly to keep you on track. The tools she provided helped me through the challenges at work.

Reviewed July 2020

Karen has been great. Very responsive and caring and thoughtful. She offers tips, actual help with guided meditation and is just a good listener. Having someone that I can reach out to and hear back from in a reasonable amount of time makes me feel like virtual counseling can be even better in some respects to in person.

Reviewed July 2020

Karen has been fantastic. In the couple of times we have talked, she ha given me great tools to consider, and has honestly just been a great listener and support system. I feel she is part of my healing journey.

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Haggard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Haggard 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 Haggard speak?

Karen Haggard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Haggard have?

Karen Haggard has 25 years of experience.

Where is Karen Haggard licensed to practice?

Karen Haggard is licensed to practice in Illinois and Texas.

Does Karen Haggard accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Karen Haggard accepts 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 Haggard offer?

Karen Haggard offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Haggard?

Karen Haggard 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 Haggard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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