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Kari Petersen, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kari is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kari. View 19 reviews
Great news, Kari is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Kari is a great therapist for anyone who thinks therapy is daunting. She focuses on the here and now, while also touching base on the then and gone. I appreciate her authenticity and her experiences make her very relatable.

Reviewed December 2024

Kari is fantastic. Her experiences in working with children in her previous career as a schoolteacher offer an additional wealth of knowledge, I look forward to every meeting with her, and to her valuable notes in between sessions. Thanks so much Kari for your (Better) Help!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Kari

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

"Speaking with Kari is like catching up with a friend I have known forever and her wisdom and insight bring a lot of clarity and peace to my current situations. Very thankful to have been matched with her."

I am licensed in Missouri with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I have been an adoptive and foster parent. I taught 6th grade for 14 years and am a certified Special Education teacher in the state of Missouri. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral styles of therapy. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Compassion fatigue Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Depression Coping with life changes ADHD Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Family problems First responder issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Multicultural concerns Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexual assault and abuse Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Licenses

Kari Petersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053897546.

  • LCSW · Missouri · 2022021126 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kari Petersen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Kari is a great therapist for anyone who thinks therapy is daunting. She focuses on the here and now, while also touching base on the then and gone. I appreciate her authenticity and her experiences make her very relatable.

Reviewed December 2024

Kari is fantastic. Her experiences in working with children in her previous career as a schoolteacher offer an additional wealth of knowledge, I look forward to every meeting with her, and to her valuable notes in between sessions. Thanks so much Kari for your (Better) Help!

Reviewed September 2024

Ms Peterson is very passionate about helping others she is the best! She is also very knowledgeable in managing stress.

Reviewed January 2024

Kari is a beautiful person and very informative as well as helpful

Reviewed April 2023

Speaking with Kari is like catching up with a friend I have known forever and her wisdom and insight bring a lot of clarity and peace to my current situations. Very thankful to have been matched with her.

Reviewed November 2023

Kari has many useful tips and is kind and understanding. I like the fact that she is open minded and non judgemental and you feel that she really cares.

Reviewed November 2023

Kari has a very relatable communication style. She is very kind and is able to follow me jumping from subject to subject quickly. I have awful social anxiety and my first session she helped put me at ease. This girl knows her stuff she is very knowledgeable and it shows.

Reviewed September 2023

Kari is easy to talk to and down to earth. We just started but she has shared some good tips for anxiety. She responds to messages quickly and it’s convenient with the different type of sessions.

Reviewed August 2023

Kari is professional and kind. She has a great understanding of my situation and has helped me deal with it by offering concrete solutions and coping strategies. While my preference would be to meet in person, this has been a positive experience. I would recommend her.

Reviewed June 2023

Kari has helped me immensely as I’ve walked through a challenging season in my life. She has offered a number of approaches and resources for coping and proactively handling the challenges, and I now feel much more capable to deal with them.

Reviewed May 2023

I am so happy and blessed to have my therapist.

Reviewed March 2023

Kari is very easy to talk to. She checks in a lot of times within the week to see if I’m okay. She is extremely empathetic.

Reviewed March 2023

My therapist Kari is knowledgeable, personable and kind. She has a wide array of knowledge about the field and demonstrates professionalism and passion for her position. She has supported me with school and work and has given immense support. I am so grateful for her work. Thanks Kari!

Reviewed April 2023

Kai is a very caring, well-educated therapist who has been helping me cope and with many other issues, she has been a great help!

Reviewed February 2023

Kari Petersen is a wonderful therapist and a true blessing in my life. She has helped guide me through many challenging life circumstances that have come my way in the past year. We've been working together for 2.5 months, and I can already tell that I am developing better coping mechanisms for managing stress and anxiety, as well as getting closer to a more balanced life. Kari is filled with good, clear advice for a wide variety of situations, and she brings a high level of professionalism and support to each therapy session.

Reviewed January 2023

Ms.Peterson is a hero!! She helped me get passed so many terrible things I've told her and she always gives me the best advice and she never talked down to me she makes feel like an actual person I'm very happy she was paired with me she's amazing and Ms.Peterson is a hero

Reviewed December 2022

Kari was very caring and empathetic, while also being very helpful in talking through issues. She was great at following up with resources and checking in to see how treatment was going. I highly recommend Kari as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

I am very happy with my therapist

Reviewed August 2022

Kari Peterson has been the best therapist I have ever had since I started therapy she seems to know and understand what exactly is going on and she has the best advice to give 100% best therapist in the universe

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kari Petersen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kari Petersen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kari Petersen speak?

Kari Petersen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kari Petersen have?

Kari Petersen has 4 years of experience.

Where is Kari Petersen licensed to practice?

Kari Petersen is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Kari Petersen accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kari Petersen accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kari Petersen offer?

Kari Petersen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kari Petersen?

Kari Petersen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kari Petersen?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.