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Karen Bradley Jackson, LPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Karen

Karen Bradley Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She works with clients confronting addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, and a wide range of coping difficulties that can undermine daily functioning and wellbeing. Her practice also addresses issues such as self-esteem, anger, bipolar disorder, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-oriented perspective, believing that each person knows their own story and carries resources that can be mobilized for change. Karen aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore difficult emotions, build coping skills, and pursue clearer goals for a more fulfilling life.

Her long experience in the field informs a pragmatic, compassionate style focused on collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes identifying strengths and building coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and daily challenges; this helps clients develop concrete tools to reduce distress and improve functioning. Another approach centers on processing experiences of trauma and loss in a paced, supportive way so people can integrate difficult memories while restoring a sense of safety and agency.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Karen works together with each client to match techniques to their goals, personal preferences, and the nature of the concerns presented, adjusting the plan over time as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without commuting, allowing continuity of care when life is busy or when in-person meetings are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karen commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related life challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative stance that helps clients mobilize their own resources while learning new coping skills and strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karen brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on that background to guide clients through complex emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC with the Virginia license number VA LPC 0701004867 and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are used in therapy sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling options.
How is the cost of therapy determined?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English