Karey Thompson, LISW
Compassionate therapy for stress and relationships
Details
| Name | Karey Thompson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 16 |
About Karey
Karey Thompson is a licensed independent social worker in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. She also supports those coping with low self-esteem and family concerns. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to move forward.
She has 16 years of clinical experience and has worked across community mental health settings. That time included work with adults and group therapy where she learned to tailor care to different needs and situations.
Background and approach
Karey draws on a variety of therapy styles to match each person's story. Karey combines Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. She uses narrative work to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
Attachment ideas help identify relationship patterns that affect trust and closeness. She also incorporates mindfulness and existential themes when they fit the client's goals. Mindfulness skills are offered as simple practices to reduce reactivity.
Existential questions help people clarify values and purpose during major life transitions. Her sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Expect conversations that focus on what matters most to you, practical steps you can try between sessions, and respectful reflection on difficult feelings.
Karey aims to be a steady guide while you work through change and rebuild confidence.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Karey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karey among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Karey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Karey directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment work adapted for online care
Many of Karey’s sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives and relationships. Narrative work helps separate a person from a problem and opens space for new meanings and actions. Attachment-Based Therapy is also a key influence; it focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current trust, communication, and closeness, which can help with relationship and family concerns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Karey works collaboratively to match Narrative, attachment ideas, or client-centered methods to a person’s goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and moods. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a short break at work, and text or chat options support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Karey help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also addresses abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, and grief-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens to each person's story and helps them try practical tools between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in community mental health and other settings. Her practice includes work with adults and group therapy formats.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Karey?
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