Therapist profile
Karla Stewart, LCPC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with KarlaAbout
- Addictions
- Parenting stress
- Communication skills
About Karla
Karla Stewart is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Kansas and Oklahoma with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, family issues, and coping with life changes. Her practice emphasizes clear communication and practical steps people can use at home.
Karla uses straightforward, evidence-based tools to help people manage hard moments. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that feel stuck. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people are trying to change substance use or other risky behaviors.
Clients will find an approach that centers direct conversation and real-life problem solving. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills - improving communication, setting boundaries, and building routines that reduce stress. She also addresses adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiving strain, and codependency patterns.
Karla has worked with people facing divorce, domestic violence, impulse control concerns, and first responder stress. She pays attention to how discrimination and cultural pressures affect relationships and recovery. The goal is steady progress through small, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
Her style is practical and organized. People who want clear tools and a predictable structure often find this approach useful. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and schedule an initial visit to see if the approach fits their needs.
How sessions work
How Karla’s therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters to them. It can be useful for relationship conflicts, parenting stress, and managing urges related to addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for self-esteem issues, impulse control, and coping with life changes.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means the first few sessions often involve assessing what feels most useful and building skills in small steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving tasks. Others appreciate that certain session types, like shorter check-ins or audio-only calls, can be simpler when a quick conversation is needed. Talk with the therapist about practical adjustments that make sessions work with daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, family problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused Therapy to provide practical skills and behavior-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Karla has 20 years of experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, divorce, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Kansas and Oklahoma; her listed location is Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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