Karen Jurls
Compassionate Alabama clinical social worker
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About
Karen Jurls approaches therapy as a form of self-care that helps people manage life’s challenges and improve overall mental health. She brings 35 years of professional experience to her work and is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Alabama.
Her background spans both the mental health and public health fields, and she has worked closely with adoptive parents and their children. Over the course of her career she has helped people address depression, stress, low self-confidence, grief from relationship and family changes, poor coping skills, and trauma.
Jurls works with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD. She emphasizes respect and protection of client information as central to the therapeutic relationship.
Working collaboratively to set goals, increase understanding of feelings and behaviors, and make meaningful change are key components of her approach. The aim is to help people feel better and move forward with a refreshed perspective, making daily life more manageable and enjoyable. She looks forward to working with new clients.
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Non-monogamous relationships, Parenting, Personality disorders, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Separation, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AL LICSW 0901C
- NPI Number: 1891452454
- License: LICSW (Alabama) #0901C exp 2026-07-31
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One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect in the format that best fits their needs and lifestyle. Sessions may be held by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging, which can make it easier to maintain consistency and incorporate therapy into a busy schedule.
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How much experience does Karen Jurls have?
Karen Jurls has 35 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Karen Jurls a licensed therapist?
Yes. Karen Jurls is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Alabama.
In which languages does Karen Jurls provide therapy?
Karen Jurls provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Jurls located?
Karen Jurls is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Karen Jurls as my therapist?
People can work with Karen Jurls via phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Karen Jurls cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a person with their therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.