Karen Jurls
Experienced, Compassionate Alabama Clinician
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About
Choosing therapy is a form of self-care, and Karen Jurls meets that choice with a respectful, collaborative approach. She brings 35 years of experience in both the mental health and public health fields to help clients navigate everyday challenges and improve overall emotional well-being.
Karen has worked closely with adoptive parents and their children, and her clinical work has focused on issues such as depression, stress, self-confidence, loss related to relationship and family changes, limited coping skills, and trauma. She emphasizes practical strategies and supports clients in identifying goals and making changes that fit their lives.
Protecting client information and treating each person with respect are central to her practice. Karen works with individuals to explore feelings and behaviors, build coping skills, and develop new perspectives that make daily life more manageable and more rewarding.
She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Alabama, and her long clinical experience is used to guide compassionate, goal-oriented care. Karen looks forward to meeting and 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
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people wonder whether virtual therapy delivers meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life changes, remote therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One of the primary benefits is flexibility - clients can choose the format that best fits their schedules and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they feel a different fit would better meet their needs. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible way to get support and work toward goals from wherever you are.
How much experience does Karen Jurls have?
Karen Jurls has 35 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Karen Jurls a licensed therapist?
Yes, Karen Jurls is a licensed therapist with AL LICSW 0901C.
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?
You can work with Karen Jurls through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Karen Jurls cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.