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Karen Wassom Hammond, LPCC

Kentucky LPCC focused on relationships
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Sleep and self esteem
  • Faith-informed support

About Karen Wassom Hammond

Karen Wassom Hammond is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Kentucky, holding the LPCC credential (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), and brings 10 years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, motivation and confidence challenges, and issues that affect self-esteem. She invites clients to explore thoughts and feelings in an open, judgment-free setting and works alongside them to identify practical steps forward.

Karen provides support for couples navigating marital concerns as well as those seeking premarital counseling. When clients prefer, she weaves faith-informed perspectives into sessions to align therapeutic goals with personal beliefs. She emphasizes respectful listening, collaborative problem solving, and helping people build skills that improve communication and emotional well-being. Taking the first step into therapy can be difficult, and Karen acknowledges that courage while guiding clients toward clearer goals and manageable progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Wassom Hammond have?

Karen Wassom Hammond has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Karen Wassom Hammond a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details are KY LPCC 166051.

In which languages does Karen Wassom Hammond provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Wassom Hammond located?

She is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Karen Wassom Hammond as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Wassom Hammond through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karen Wassom Hammond work with international clients?

Karen Wassom Hammond does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Wassom Hammond 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.

Approaches Karen Uses for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and creating a therapeutic relationship that lets clients lead the pace and focus of work. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, improve self-understanding, and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often used for mood concerns, sleep issues, and motivation difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for relationship conflicts and emotional ups and downs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Karen collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual or couple.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. For many people, remote sessions support consistent progress and let licensed professionals and therapists provide care that fits day-to-day life.

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