Karen Gravel

Karen Gravel is a licensed mental health counselor based in Massachusetts who holds a Master of Arts and has eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people find relief from both mental health concerns and situational challenges while guiding them to develop solutions that fit their unique lives.

Her work frequently involves identifying and shifting patterns of thought and behavior that have become unhelpful. Many people respond automatically to situations because of long-held beliefs about themselves, their worth, or their potential, and those beliefs influence how they face difficulties and relate to others.

Using a blend of evidence-based approaches, Karen takes a collaborative stance, working with each person to build new perspectives that support growth and meaningful change. Her style balances practical strategies with attention to the deeper beliefs that shape reactions and choices.

She has experience across community mental health, crisis services, and international and military settings, and has helped clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, substance dependence, relationship concerns, life transitions, and challenges related to cultural adjustment. Her specialties also include stress, addictions, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Karen directs therapy toward outcomes that align with each client’s personal needs and values, and she approaches each person as a resilient, active participant in shaping their own life.