Karen Slaton, LPC

Karen Slaton, LPC, works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. She offers a calm, respectful presence for those who feel overwhelmed and need practical help. Her style mixes steady listening with clear steps to move forward.

Karen draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people break unhelpful patterns. She talks through specific problems and helps set small, doable goals. Sessions often focus on coping skills, clearer communication, and realistic next steps.

Her practice also addresses life transitions like caregiver strain, aging concerns, divorce and separation, and end-of-life issues. Karen helps people sort family of origin concerns, control and communication problems, and the isolation that can follow loss or major change. She also works with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and first responder stress.

Karen has worked in the field for 10 years and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She is based in South Carolina and offers support informed by a faith perspective when clients want that included.

Therapy with Karen is collaborative. She helps clients identify values, practice new skills, and take practical steps toward manageable change. People who prefer direct guidance paired with empathic listening may find that approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns because it focuses on action even when feelings are difficult.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it emphasizes practical tools to shift behavior.

Motivational Interviewing centers on building a person's own motivation to change. It is commonly used for substance use and other behavior change by helping people weigh options and commit to realistic goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and preferences. That process may shift over time as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help them stay consistent while working on skills and goals.