Karen Stockham, LPCC
Action-oriented counselor focused on relationships and change
- 24 years experience
- Family and relationship focus
- CBT and solution-oriented
About Karen Stockham
Karen Stockham is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) based in New Mexico with 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. She blends a solution-oriented and family therapy approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients examine how thoughts, behaviors and perspectives affect emotions and actions. She is a skilled listener who focuses on empowering people to set and achieve goals, improve communication, and manage stress more effectively.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as issues related to intimacy, eating and sleeping, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression and ADHD. She also addresses abandonment, blended family concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin patterns, infidelity, jealousy, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. Services also include marriage and family counseling, mediation, anger management and conflict resolution.
As a mother of five and grandmother of three, she brings both personal and professional experience to family-focused work. She is action-oriented and has experience with online therapy platforms, supporting clients to adapt to remote formats at a comfortable pace. Outside of practice she enjoys family time, photography, outdoor activities, exercise and volunteering at the local BioPark.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as issues related to intimacy, eating and sleeping, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression and ADHD. She also addresses abandonment, blended family concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin patterns, infidelity, jealousy, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. Services also include marriage and family counseling, mediation, anger management and conflict resolution.
As a mother of five and grandmother of three, she brings both personal and professional experience to family-focused work. She is action-oriented and has experience with online therapy platforms, supporting clients to adapt to remote formats at a comfortable pace. Outside of practice she enjoys family time, photography, outdoor activities, exercise and volunteering at the local BioPark.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Stockham have?
Karen Stockham has 24 years of experience.
Is Karen Stockham a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are NM LPCC CCMH0105211.
In which languages does Karen Stockham provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Stockham located?
She is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Karen Stockham as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Stockham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Stockham work with international clients?
Karen Stockham does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Stockham 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 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 Stockham uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach is helpful for exploring self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and reshaping patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Additionally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to teach practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for mood instability, anger, and relationship conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Karen works collaboratively with people to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most effective for each person.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from different locations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins when that format suits a person’s rhythm. For many, this variety of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.