Karen Crawley-Buckholtz, LCPC, LPC

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is a licensed counselor who brings two decades of practice to people facing big life stresses. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and works from Maryland. Karen aims to treat people with respect and compassion while helping them find practical ways through hard moments.

She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. Karen also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem and career questions. Midlife crisis is listed among areas she addresses, along with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is flexible. She uses methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to match the work to each person. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and practicing skills that help day-to-day.

Karen’s background includes work with hospice, illness and disability, caregiving stress, and populations affected by trauma and disaster. She has experience with cultural diversity and has supported first responders, active duty military, and veterans. Her training also includes grief-informed practice.

People who choose her can expect a conversational and practical style. The therapist collaborates to set goals and build tools people can use outside sessions. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the first steps toward change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building on a person’s strengths. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and communication, which can be useful for mood instability and relationship strain.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to keep appointments during work breaks or when travel would otherwise be difficult. Because specific session formats are not detailed in the biography, confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help people practice skills between sessions and apply them to real life.