Karlene Harrison, LMSW
- Collaborative therapy style
- Grief and life transitions
- 15 years clinical experience
About Karlene Harrison
Her approach is relaxed, collaborative, and client-focused, with an emphasis on building insight, developing practical coping strategies, and helping clients express and process difficult emotions. She draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques to identify problem areas, set realistic expectations, and support measurable change. Reframing distorted thoughts and building new skills are core components of her work, alongside offering space for clients to talk and be heard.
Karlene brings particular experience supporting those navigating caregiving stress, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT concerns, family challenges, and career or self-esteem issues. Her style is patient and nonjudgmental, allowing each person to begin where they feel most comfortable while collaborating on a path forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karlene Harrison have?
Karlene Harrison has 15 years of clinical experience.
Is Karlene Harrison a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is licensed in Michigan - MI LMSW 6801090289.
In which languages does Karlene Harrison provide therapy?
Karlene Harrison provides therapy in English.
Where is Karlene Harrison located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Karlene Harrison as my therapist?
You can work with Karlene Harrison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karlene Harrison work with international clients?
Karlene Harrison does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karlene Harrison 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 and Online Care for Personal Change
Karlene Harrison integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client leads the pace and priorities of sessions and explores personal values and goals. CBT helps identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT offers strategies for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and building distress tolerance, which can be especially helpful for mood instability and relationship challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karlene works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the plan fits each person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients try different tools and find what feels most effective for them.
Online therapy with Karlene is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care through life transitions, reduce travel barriers, and allow clients to access therapeutic support in the ways that suit them best.