Karen Stockham , LPCC

Karen Stockham, LPCC, combines practical tools with a person-centered style to help people manage stress, relationships, and life changes. She draws on 24 years of experience and keeps sessions direct and focused so clients can see clearer next steps. Her approach fits people who want active support and workable strategies rather than lengthy theory talks.

She uses client-centered work to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit, helping clients notice how thoughts and behaviors shape feelings. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to teach coping skills for strong emotions and everyday tension.

Karen counsels on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. She also addresses specific patterns such as codependency, communication problems, infidelity, abandonment, and blended family challenges. Sessions aim to improve communication, reduce reactivity, and set realistic goals.

She offers online options that let people choose video, phone, chat, or text exchanges. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Based in New Mexico, Karen works in English and brings a straightforward, actionable style. Her background as a parent and years of clinical experience shape a practical stance that focuses on small changes that add up.

Approach and Online Options for Practical Change

Client-centered work focuses on building a respectful partnership where the client’s goals steer the sessions. It emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own answers, which is useful for relationship and parenting stresses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, actions, and feelings. It offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches attention, distress tolerance, and communication techniques that can reduce reactive patterns and support steadier mood and interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan evolves to fit the person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or when a quick touchpoint is enough. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.