Karen Wassom Hammond greets people who are worrying about relationships, self-esteem, sleep, mood, or parenting.
01About Karen
Karen Wassom Hammond greets people who are worrying about relationships, self-esteem, sleep, mood, or parenting. She keeps sessions straightforward and calm so clients can say what matters. Karen holds an LPCC, which is the Kentucky licensed professional clinical counselor credential, and brings 12 years of experience to conversations about change.
She focuses on practical next steps, not jargon. In sessions she listens first, then helps clients name a few reachable goals.
Background and approach
That might mean working on communication skills, coping with anger, or shifting daily habits that affect sleep and mood. Karen combines client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused approaches. She uses simple, evidence-informed strategies such as tracking thoughts and testing small behavioral changes.
When helpful, she brings in emotion-focused work to rebuild trust and increase intimacy in relationships. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, and complex mood concerns like bipolar disorder. Coaching-style conversations are available for those who want focused problem solving around life purpose, finances, or work motivation.
Sessions can include faith-based perspectives when a client requests that. Karen aims to make the path forward clear, whether the goal is better sleep, fewer fights, or more confidence in day-to-day life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 166051 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1336503135 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Karen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Karen names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
These are the methods Karen names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. It emphasizes empathy, respect, and working at a comfortable pace to build trust and clarity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disruption, and low motivation.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people map and shift important emotional patterns in close relationships. It can be useful for improving intimacy, repairing hurt, and reducing cycles of blame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different life demands. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions or short live chats work well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching and daily skill practice between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Karen commonly address?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleep problems, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining CBT and EFT techniques to set practical goals and address emotions that drive behavior.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on mood, relationship, and life-management challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as LPCC in Kentucky and practices with that credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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