Karen Garraputa, LCMHC
- 25 years experience
- CBT and mindfulness
- Supports LGBTQ+ clients
About Karen Garraputa
Karen frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients make clearer choices about their lives. She likens the process of figuring things out to driving through fog at night - sometimes you can only see as far as your headlights, and that is a normal way to travel. She is honored to listen to each person’s story and to ride shotgun during the journey of working through what challenges them. Taking an initial step toward change takes courage, and she provides steady support throughout that process.
In practice Karen uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness-based methods to help people connect thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and develop shifts that are useful in daily life. Her training and long experience allow her to tailor these approaches to the needs and goals of each person she works with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Garraputa have?
Karen Garraputa has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Karen Garraputa a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: NC LCMHC 934.
In which languages does Karen Garraputa provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Karen Garraputa located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Karen Garraputa as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Garraputa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Garraputa work with international clients?
Karen Garraputa does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Garraputa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical strategies to change automatic thoughts and actions, and is often applied to issues like anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a skills-based approach that combines acceptance and change strategies - it teaches techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness that can be useful for intense emotions and relational challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of support, respond to changing schedules, and provide consistent access to therapeutic work without the need for in-person visits.