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Karen Jurls, LICSW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Karen

Karen Jurls, LICSW, brings 35 years of clinical experience to people seeking support for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, mood challenges, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a form of self-care and prioritizes helping clients build practical skills for daily functioning, improved coping, and renewed confidence. Her work often focuses on reducing symptoms of depression, managing loss tied to relationship and family changes, and addressing trauma and patterns that interfere with well-being.

With a background spanning mental health and public health settings, she has extensive experience collaborating with adoptive parents and their children and addressing family-of-origin issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and adjustment after major life events. Her style emphasizes respect, collaboration, and goal-oriented change, guiding clients to understand emotions and behaviors while developing concrete strategies for healthier functioning.

Karen invites prospective clients to explore whether her approach fits their needs and looks forward to supporting people as they work toward clearer perspective and more manageable, satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, supporting movement toward valued goals despite internal struggle. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical tools to change behaviors and reduce distress, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve current relationships and emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for family and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting difficulties. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance so the work feels tailored and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapy across a range of everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar difficulties, grief, addiction, trauma, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career concerns, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach blends client-centered care with structured methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and attachment-based work to balance empathy with practical skills building.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 35 years of experience in mental health and public health settings, working with individuals and families across many life stages and challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the credential AL LICSW 0901C and practices in Alabama as a licensed independent clinical social worker.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients and provides services to clients within the specified regional scope only.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English

What Karen can help with

Karen Jurls works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Karen works with adoptive parents and their children.

Karen works with others with depression and stress.

How Karen approaches therapy

Karen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Karen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama, with 35 years of clinical experience.