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Karen Perry

Practical, compassionate therapy for relationship and mood challenges

LMFT Oklahoma

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Karen

Karen Perry is an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, intimacy concerns, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also maintains a specific interest in polyamory and other non-monogamous relationship dynamics. With 17 years in practice and licenses in Arizona and Oklahoma, she draws on a broad set of approaches to address complex emotional and relational issues.

Her style is described as warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing sensitivity and compassion in every session. Karen blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered principles, emotionally focused techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to shape a treatment plan that fits each person's needs.

Rather than offering a single formula, she adapts dialogue and interventions to align with what a client wants to achieve. Karen encourages people who are ready for change to take the first step and seek support.

She accepts international clients and offers sessions from Oklahoma using flexible online formats, aiming to empower clients through collaborative, individualized care.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Karen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress; CBT typically focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to improve daily functioning. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship and attachment patterns are central, using focused conversations to help partners and individuals understand emotional responses and create more stable connections. Client-centered methods are woven throughout, providing empathic listening and collaboration so the client's priorities shape each session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Karen collaborates with clients to determine which combination of strategies best fits their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting methods over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from Oklahoma or internationally and allow clients to continue care in ways that suit their daily life and pace.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Karen address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on polyamory and non-monogamous relationships.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns and has developed an integrative style that draws on multiple therapeutic methods.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Karen is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and Oklahoma and practices from Oklahoma; her credential details include AZ LMFT LMFT-15411 and OK LMFT 1038.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She offers several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma, Arizona, Kansas

Languages

English