My therapist is great.
Karen Gano, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Karen 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 Karen. View 35 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Mexico, Colorado, and 5 more
Recent reviews
Great!
More about Karen
- 33 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~ Anais Nin
Hello. My name is Karen Gano, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Mexico, Colorado, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Australia. I received my Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, and I have over 30 years of clinical counseling experience.
My specialty is what I call Empowerment Counseling. I have a Motivational Interviewing style, and I use Compassion-Focused, Client-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Mindfulness, and Strength Based therapies to assist clients in improving their outlook and life. I have a holistic and goal oriented practice, working primarily with women who are going through some type of life transition whether it be separation, divorce, career changes, relocation, empty nest, illness, etc. I also provide counseling to healthcare workers as I have been a practicing medical social worker throughout my career, and I have worked in trauma, emergency medicine, critical care, oncology, palliative care, and domestic abuse.
We can all benefit from talking to someone now and again. It is my primary goal to empower clients so that they can build and expand their "team," discover their voice, increase self-awareness and esteem, and make wanted changes in their life. My professional and personal mantra is "Self-Care + Time = Healing." I can help you with healthy coping strategies and tools to guide you from surviving to thriving.
I very much look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Karen Gano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336720440.
- LCSW · New Mexico · C-09421 · Expires July 2025
- LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09924060 · Expires August 2025
- LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW019060 · Expires February 2025
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904010653 · Expires June 2025
- LCSW-C · Maryland · 27193 · Expires October 2025
- LICSW · District of Columbia · LC2000001 · Expires July 2025
- LCSW · Maine · LC21694 · Expires August 2026
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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Karen Gano
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
My therapist is great.
Great!
Karen is an extremely kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate professional. She has helped me greatly in dealing with past trauma as well as present issues. She guides me in learning the personal development skills necessary to cope with challenges.
Karen Gano listens to me and gives me insights into my behavior, which helps me see how I might effect change in my life. I appreciate her encouragement to journal and she responds to my writings. I would recommend her to anyone!
Karen has helped me in numerous ways! Very empathetic and a great sounding board and guide for everything that comes up! Thank you Karen.
She’s wonderful!
Karen takes the time to understand and appreciate my family and pets and incorporates them into my wellbeing
Karen is compassionate, thoughtful, and talented therapist who has made the process as comfortable and as smooth as possible. She's helped me through some difficult transitions and has earned my full trust and faith.
Karen is great!
Karen is the best she has helped and still helping me in many ways.
Karen is a wonderful and kind person. Very professional and insightful, she has been an immense help to me!
Happy to have someone who listens.
Karen is wonderful! After a session with her I feel better, motivated and energized to work toward positive changes. She offers a wonderful balance of concern, support, and compassion.
Karen is so kind and caring and realistic. Therapy has been amazing with her!
Karen has been instrumental in helping me talk about and resolve many seemingly intractable emotional situations I have spend nearly 50 years developing and trying to resolve. Karen came into my life at just the right time. Her voice, her empathy, and her optimism have been a bright light in the very lonely, closed and confused vessel I found myself in. Thank you, Karen for your work with me. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that when I finally figured out that I needed help, that my name popped up into your inbox! I couldn’t recommend Karen any more than I can thank her for the journey she helped facilitate in side me, which has been miraculous.
Karen is one of the most incredible and helpful therapists I’ve worked with. I am so fortunate to have been matched with her on BetterHelp.
Karen has exceeded my expectations!
Karen is exactly what I needed, very grateful for her.
She is very personable and understanding with no judgment. I truly feel I’m developing a good relationship with her. Something very important for counseling.
So far it's been a very great experience
I absolutely love her and have loved her from the moment I met her.. she is so warm and truly expresses a caring and kind attitude. She has helped me with situations in my life that I don’t know I would get through without her. I feel like I can tell her anything. Better help did a great job matching us!! Thank you
I love the vibe Karen gives as a therapist, she is warm and comforting. She is encouraging and down to earth, thank you for being here for me!
Karen is awesome! She has so many different methods and ideas on how to manage any kind of issue you have, or just be there to listen when you need someone to listen! Her different tools, attention to detail, knowledge, and care are out of this world!
Karen has been a life and relationship saver. I am truly fortunate to work with her.
I just started working with Karen, but after a half dozen sessions I can tell already how my mental health and well being are improving.
Karen is very professional and also very thoughtful in her questions. I feel I’ve grown a great deal.
Karen is really helpful in setting personal goals and also provides an environment that feels non-judgmental and safe.
Amazing
The best of the best!
Karen’s therapy style was just what I needed. Highly recommend!
Karen is great at encouraging little steps to regain a healthy sense of self.
From our first session I already love and respect her as a therapist!
Absolutely amazing and truly a kind wonderful human. I have loved talking to her from the second I met her.
I am so grateful to have found Karen. She a great match for my needs. Our conversations lead me to great action plans that I have confidence I can make happen. I feel comfortable sharing my concerns and being my true self in our sessions. Working with Karen is making a difference in my daily life.
Karen is great. I’ve very happy to have connected with her
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Gano offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Gano 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 Karen Gano speak?
Karen Gano speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Gano have?
Karen Gano has 33 years of experience.
Where is Karen Gano licensed to practice?
Karen Gano is licensed to practice in New Mexico, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Maine.
Does Karen Gano accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Karen Gano does not accept 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 Karen Gano offer?
Karen Gano offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Karen Gano?
Karen Gano 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 Karen Gano?
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.