Karen Eldridge, LPC

Karen Eldridge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. She brings nine years of counseling experience and a down-to-earth approach that aims to make conversations feel natural and straightforward. Karen encourages people to talk about what matters without shame or pressure. Karen draws on a mix of practical therapies to address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues and infidelity. Her style centers on genuineness and accountability. Sessions are conversational but goal-focused. She works to build a partnership where clients and she set clear steps and track progress together. Karen’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a PhD in Psychology. She holds the LPC credential and has worked with adults and couples during her career. That mix of academic and life experience shapes her practical outlook. Outside of work she enjoys reading and time with family. Her aim in therapy is to help people move past fear and embarrassment about seeking help, uncover strengths, and find clearer direction for living with more purpose and energy.

How Karen’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Karen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles where thoughts and actions are linked. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and builds motivation for change through empathy and support. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust techniques as you progress. The plan evolves based on real feedback from sessions. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face-to-face for deeper conversational work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief reflections, ongoing coaching, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use different formats for different needs.