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Karen Jacobs-White, LPC

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Karen

Karen Jacobs-White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with four decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her long career has included work across a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and she centers each collaboration on respect, practical skills, and emotional awareness.

She creates an atmosphere where clients can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, and she aims to support clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward meaningful change.

Her practice draws on a blend of approaches to meet clients where they are, helping them build coping strategies, improve communication, and address patterns tied to family of origin, attachment, codependency, or chronic health stressors. Karen emphasizes empowerment and partnership in therapy, encouraging clients to identify goals and try realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Her work is informed by a commitment to listening closely and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore parts of themselves as distinct inner voices or roles and to develop compassionate internal leadership; this can be helpful for people working through shame, attachment wounds, or patterns that feel automatic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, developing psychological flexibility, and learning practical skills to act toward chosen goals despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, which can support work on anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance, creating a space where clients lead the pace of change and feel understood as they explore personal concerns.

Choosing the right approach is often collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist will listen to a client’s priorities, explain possible methods, and adapt techniques based on the individual’s needs and preferences so that therapy fits both goals and temperament.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes and allow licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that match their comfort and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Karen address?
She assists with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and chronic illness stress.
What is her general therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing an open environment where clients can explore feelings and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC012587.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English