About Karen Poindexter
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Karen Poindexter
Karen Poindexter is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges across community mental health, hospital, and private practice settings. She specializes in working with chronic pain and brings both professional expertise and personal lived experience to supporting those whose pain impacts their relationships, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Karen provides a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their healing journey. Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, somatic techniques, stress reduction, and solution-focused therapy, she helps clients retrain the way they respond to pain, reduce emotional distress, and build practical tools for lasting change. Karen’s goal is to help clients reclaim greater freedom, resilience, and fulfillment in their daily lives while feeling empowered every step of the way.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Stance Health is a virtual therapy practice specializing in care for people living with pain and the emotional challenges that often come with it, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep disruption, and life changes. Our therapists are trained to work with pain of many types and conditions, and care is personalized to your needs, goals, and lived experience. Sessions are online, evidence-based, and designed to help you feel understood, supported, and better equipped with practical tools that can improve daily life. Many patients also continue working with their medical providers while in therapy.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After you request an appointment, you'll receive an invitation from Stance Health to complete a few intake questions and add your insurance and payment information to confirm your visit. In your first session, you and your therapist will talk about what you're experiencing, how pain is affecting your life, and what goals matter most to you. Together, you'll create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and schedule follow-up appointments as appropriate. You'll also be able to message your care team through the Stance Health portal between visits.
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Aetna
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Wayne State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1548334733
How soon can I make an appointment with Karen Poindexter?
Generally, Karen Poindexter has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Karen Poindexter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Karen Poindexter accepting new patients?
Karen Poindexter generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Karen Poindexter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Karen Poindexter accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Karen Poindexter online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Karen Poindexter using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Karen Poindexter work with?
Karen Poindexter works with Stance Health.
What languages does Karen Poindexter speak?
Karen Poindexter speaks English.