LICSW
Karen Guillory, LICSW
- Experience20 years
- LocationDistrict of Columbia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Karen
Karen Guillory, LICSW, draws on 20 years of clinical experience to offer a trauma-informed, strength-based approach that centers the client's perspective. She practices with an emphasis on Client-Centered care and practical, solution-focused strategies that help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's knowledge of their own life. Her work also addresses a broad range of concerns including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance-related challenges, grief, intimacy and sexual issues, and caregiver stress.
Karen pairs evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with narrative and solution-focused interventions to tailor plans that fit a client's goals and strengths. She practices in the District of Columbia and holds the LICSW credential (DC LICSW LC50077810).
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Tools
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their priorities while the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are present.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and may blend techniques from different models as appropriate.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from the District of Columbia without needing in-person visits, while still allowing for collaborative work on skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
District of Columbia
Languages
English
What Karen can help with
Karen Guillory works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
Karen works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How Karen approaches therapy
Karen's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Experience and training
Karen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in District of Columbia, with 20 years of clinical experience.