Karen was extremely helpful in what has been the most difficult time of my life. She helped me navigate the pain and heartache of a breakup while assisiting in my growth as a person. I honestly don't think I'd be where I am today without her.
Karen Roach, 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.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
3 weeks, and my sessions with Karen have been great. She is very understanding, and I think she is amazing at what she does. Her professionalism naturally shines, and she is great at picking up my thoughts and feelings due to what I humbly believe to be her keen empathy and wisdom. These make her great at establishing trust. For the first time in a long time, I feel there are improvements in my emotions, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I’m looking forward to the progress I will make working with her. I am happy with my decision to enroll for Betterhelp and got the right therapist for me.
More about Karen
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over 20 years experience working with kids, adults, and families. My passion is helping you resolve stress and anxiety that impacts your day to day life. I especially love supporting women, moms and educators to better understand the behaviors and emotions of kids that causes disruption to the family or school environment.
My therapeutic approach is understanding, non-judgmental and collaborative. I lean into my expertise of the stress response system and use a variety of modalities to help balance the stress response while also building a client's toolbox of strategies.
Other professional work includes school social work and teaching graduate level students in a Master of Social Work program.
As a full-time school social worker, my general availability for phone and video sessions will be early mornings and mid to late afternoons during the typical school year. Messaging is also convenient and accessible throughout each day!
I'm excited to get to know you and support you on your journey!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Dissociation
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Karen Roach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487888665.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149.012062 · Expires November 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 Roach
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Karen was extremely helpful in what has been the most difficult time of my life. She helped me navigate the pain and heartache of a breakup while assisiting in my growth as a person. I honestly don't think I'd be where I am today without her.
3 weeks, and my sessions with Karen have been great. She is very understanding, and I think she is amazing at what she does. Her professionalism naturally shines, and she is great at picking up my thoughts and feelings due to what I humbly believe to be her keen empathy and wisdom. These make her great at establishing trust. For the first time in a long time, I feel there are improvements in my emotions, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I’m looking forward to the progress I will make working with her. I am happy with my decision to enroll for Betterhelp and got the right therapist for me.
Karen has been an absolute blessing. She truly listens to me and CARES how I’m doing and feeling. She is extremely knowledgeable and tries to offer various ways of looking at situations that I had never thought of. She listens to me & always makes me feel heard. I truly don’t ever want to work with another therapist again! I am so thankful for Karen.
Karen is the best therapist I've ever worked with. Karen has taught me to be kinder to myself, which has always been a struggle.
Karen and I have only been working together for a short time, but she immediately made me feel heard, safe & cared for. Karen is extremely kind with her therapeutic approach and I am so thankful that I found her!
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Roach offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Roach 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 Roach speak?
Karen Roach speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Roach have?
Karen Roach has 20 years of experience.
Where is Karen Roach licensed to practice?
Karen Roach is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Karen Roach accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Karen Roach 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 Roach offer?
Karen Roach offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Karen Roach?
Karen Roach 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 Roach?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.