Karen Helmes

LPC, ACS
Accepting Clients

My name is Karen Helmes. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Accredited Certified Supervisor

Licensed Professional Counselor in Newark, NJ

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Our work together includes addressing personal experiences, family experiences, and community influences. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies. I integrate other modalities as needed. I am a highly trained and very skilled clinician. I cannot wait to work with you!

My Background and Approach

I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with almost ten years of experience working with individuals that range in age from 3 years old to 93 years old. I meet the client where they are in their journey to assist them with establishing the goals that they wish to achieve and the action plan to get there together.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Body Image Issues Chronic Pain or Illness
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

Info

Email Karen
8 Lombardy Street
#41232
Newark, NJ 07102

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