Karen Hunter, MA, LPCC, St. Paul, MN

About Karen Hunter

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Structural Family Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Hunter

Karen Hunter, LPCC, helps individuals and couples build stability, insight, and practical skills to navigate life's challenges and emotional distress. She provides mental health care through LifeStance Health for patients across Minnesota, offering a supportive and structured space for adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. Karen balances compassion with clinical clarity, helping patients feel understood while working toward meaningful, lasting change. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, tailoring care to each stage of life. Her clinical focus includes anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting individuals facing mood instability, life transitions, and relational concerns. She offers individual therapy and couples therapy, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Karen also works with select populations beyond men and women, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military veterans, and first responders, and offers additional areas of expertise to meet diverse clinical needs. Karen is passionate about supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization, involved in court-ordered treatment, or navigating legal matters. She understands how overwhelming these experiences can be and helps patients regain stability, rebuild confidence, and develop tools to move forward. Her approach emphasizes accountability, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills while maintaining respect for each person's circumstances. Karen has been practicing since 2016 and brings years of experience supporting people through mental health and life challenges. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and pets. These interests reflect her belief in balance and connection as key to well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Karen Hunter, MA, LPCC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Minnesota

360 Sherman St, St. Paul, MN 55102

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Minnesota

NPI number

1922670843

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Karen Hunter accepting new patients?

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What practice does Karen Hunter work with?

Karen Hunter works with LifeStance Health - Minnesota.

Where is Karen Hunter's office located?

Karen Hunter has 2 office locations in St. Paul, view full addresses on Karen Hunter's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Hunter?

Karen Hunter frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Hunter on their profile.