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Karen Haggard, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Karen Haggard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

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  • License 149010863, 115772 · Illinois, Texas Expires November 2027, December 2026
  • NPI 1225277916 · national registry
  • Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English

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About Karen

Karen Haggard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She is based in Illinois and brings 25 years of experience to practical, down-to-earth therapy. Sessions focus on clear steps, honest conversation, and building coping skills that fit daily life.

Karen aims to make each session feel focused and useful. She listens first, then helps clients set small, achievable goals. Work can include learning better communication, managing intense emotions, or creating routines that improve sleep and energy.

Background and approach

Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a person-centered stance. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based work to help people notice patterns and try different actions. The Gottman Method is also part of her toolkit for addressing relationship dynamics when relevant.

Karen often supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, or life transitions like caregiving and career change. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, body image, codependency, and intimacy-related issues. Her style is warm and straightforward, focused on practical change rather than jargon.

People who choose her practice can expect collaborative planning and clear suggestions between sessions. She helps clients practice new ways of coping and then adjusts the plan as progress is made. The goal is to leave therapy with usable skills and a clearer sense of direction.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois)
License 149010863 · expires November 2027
LCSW (Texas)
License 115772 · expires December 2026
NPI
1225277916 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Karen names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Karen draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take actions that matter to them. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and making changes during life transitions.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to build more supported ways of relating. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and communication problems.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so strategies can be refined together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well when visual cues matter, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging fits brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Karen help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical, combining talk, skill-building, and action steps from approaches like CBT and ACT.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Karen has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinician supporting people through emotional and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Texas and is based in Illinois for this listing.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on need and preference.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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