Karen Crawley-Buckholtz, LCPC, LPC

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is a licensed counselor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that affect how people feel and act. She has two decades of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Karen works in Maryland and brings a calm, respectful style to sessions. She holds a Master of Arts in counseling psychology and holds LCPC and LPC credentials.

Her approach blends client-centered care with practical techniques. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas also inform her work, depending on each person's needs. The aim is to find simple, doable steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

Karen has a background supporting people coping with loss, illness, caregiving stress, and life changes. She also has experience with military and first responder concerns, cultural diversity, perinatal and postpartum challenges, and issues around eating, sleep, and self-esteem. That range shapes how she tailors sessions to what someone brings in.

Sessions focus on setting clear, realistic goals and building on existing strengths. Karen emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's experience when choosing techniques. She encourages gradual change through small habit shifts and clearer thinking.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Karen aims to make starting therapy straightforward. People who want to explore thoughts, habits, grief, or relationship strains will find a practical, steady approach.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard and guides decisions about goals and next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day habit changes. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and daily life to pick approaches together. That collaborative process can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose sessions that match their energy level, such as an audio-only conversation when they prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals help shape the plan so therapy fits into everyday routines without promising a specific format.