Karen Edwards, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Karen Edwards

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Alcoholism

Drug Addiction

Stress Management

Chronic Relapse

Dual Diagnosis

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Eclectic

Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Edwards

Hi there, I'm Karen! Sometimes we find ourselves lost in one of life’s storms, feeling we have lost our way. I am here to help you navigate your way through the storms life brings. I will meet you right where you are, no judgement. I specialize in working with individuals whose life has been touched in some way by substance use and/or abuse. I take a person-centered, solution focused approach to help you find your way safely through life’s storms. My approach I have 20 years of experience working in substance use treatment. I also have experience in mental health counseling. I offer you insight and support to help you find your unique path to recovery. That path may be toward your own sobriety, living with a loved one battling addiction, or another circumstance caused by substance use. I will use techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you process through the issues, feelings, and emotions that brought you into therapy. I can also help you address life stressors. We will work together to develop a solution-focused, person-centered recovery plan based on your own goals. My focus I specialize in working with individuals whose lives have been touched in some way by substance use and/or abuse. I take a person-centered, solution-focused approach to help you find your path to recovery. My communication style My communication style is direct and clear. I am non-judgmental, open-minded, and understand that each person's path to recovery is unique. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into the field of therapy began when I went to work in a local substance use treatment center. I worked my way from an associate’s degree in medical assisting to a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development while employed at that treatment center. I quickly found a personal and professional passion for working in the field of addiction. I later transitioned to a position in mental health and crisis.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

Lindsey Wilson University, MEd in Counseling

NPI number

1407332026

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What practice does Karen Edwards work with?

Karen Edwards works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Edwards?

Karen Edwards frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Edwards on their profile.