About

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is a licensed clinician based in Maryland with 20 years of professional experience. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and an MA in counseling psychology from Bowie State University, and she is a Certified Grief Informed Professional.

She is licensed in Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, license LC2622) and in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, license 0701014372). Her clinical work includes care for stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, perinatal and postpartum depression, hospice and illness-related issues, and support for eating and sleeping difficulties.

Karen also works with families, parenting and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of coping with life changes. She brings experience supporting first responders as well as active duty military members and veterans, and she attends to cultural diversity and the needs of special populations.

She approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and uses an eclectic clinical style, adapting therapeutic methods to fit each person. Karen believes that individuals understand their own needs and that many have strengths which, with appropriate support, can become tools for overcoming challenges. Taking that first step to begin therapy takes courage, and she is available when someone is ready to get started.

Location:
Maryland, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Veterans, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MD LCPC LC2622, VA LPC 0701014372
  • NPI Number: 1053517342
  • License: LCPC (Maryland) #LC2622 exp 2027-01-31 • LPC (Virginia) #0701014372 exp 2026-06-30

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One major benefit is convenience. Individuals can connect with a therapist using the format that best fits their life and comfort level - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it simpler to arrange appointments around work, family, and other responsibilities.

Sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and if someone feels they need a different match, it is possible to switch therapists. Overall, online therapy offers an accessible and effective option for addressing a range of everyday mental health and relationship concerns.

How much experience does Karen Crawley-Buckholtz have?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz has 20 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Karen Crawley-Buckholtz a licensed therapist?

Yes. Karen is licensed in Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, license LC2622) and in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, license 0701014372).

In which languages does Karen Crawley-Buckholtz provide therapy?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Crawley-Buckholtz located?

Karen Crawley-Buckholtz is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Karen Crawley-Buckholtz as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Crawley-Buckholtz through phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Karen Crawley-Buckholtz cost?

Costs can vary based on location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Karen. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.