Karen Gresham, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Life is about learning, and sometimes you will be faced with puzzles that aren’t easily solved. Finding the right counselor can feel a lot like trying to find the perfect pair of shoes; it has to be the right fit. That’s where I come in. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can rediscover yourself, connect with others, and move forward in life. I want to help you become the best version of YOU.
After 23 years in education as both a teacher and school counselor, transitioning into providing clinical counseling in 2012 felt like a natural extension of my heart for helping others. I would describe myself as warm, empathetic, joyful, and keenly insightful. I love to laugh, and I believe therapy should feel like a place where you are truly heard, understood, and encouraged. Life can be hard, but you are divinely created and deserving of love. You can get through “this,” whatever it may be, and I’m here to help pick you up and walk with you through it.
After 23 years in education as both a teacher and school counselor, transitioning into providing clinical counseling in 2012 felt like a natural extension of my heart for helping others. I would describe myself as warm, empathetic, joyful, and keenly insightful. I love to laugh, and I believe therapy should feel like a place where you are truly heard, understood, and encouraged. Life can be hard, but you are divinely created and deserving of love. You can get through “this,” whatever it may be, and I’m here to help pick you up and walk with you through it.
Areas of Expertise
My specialty areas include: anxiety, stress management, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, anger management, life transitions, college and career decisions, parenting, divorce and blended families, sibling and family relationships, and dating or being single. Additionally, I routinely work with common childhood and school-related concerns such as bullying, academic issues/plans, behavior modification, drug/alcohol use, peer relationships, and self-esteem.
I enjoy working with children (ages 7+), preteens, teens, college students, adults, and older adults. I have a special passion for supporting children and adolescents as they grow, learn, and navigate challenges, while also helping adults through life’s transitions.
I enjoy working with children (ages 7+), preteens, teens, college students, adults, and older adults. I have a special passion for supporting children and adolescents as they grow, learn, and navigate challenges, while also helping adults through life’s transitions.
Therapy Approach
My approach is collaborative; you set the goals, and together we create a treatment plan that feels right for you. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches and modalities, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs. These include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).
Education, License, and Professional Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication (with an emphasis in business and psychology) from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from The University of Houston at Clear Lake. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified School Counselor.
Clinical Experience
I have worked in a variety of settings, including public and private schools (Brazosport, Pearland, Magnolia, and Willis ISDs; The John Cooper School in The Woodlands), Youth and Family Counseling in Angleton, Sardelich Counseling and Consulting, Texas Family Solutions in Lake Jackson, and private practice in Montgomery County.
Through these experiences, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families from all walks of life, and I look forward to helping you on your journey.
Through these experiences, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families from all walks of life, and I look forward to helping you on your journey.