Karen Stockham, LPCC
Practical, Narrative-minded counselor focused on change
Details
| Name | Karen Stockham |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | New Mexico |
| Licensed in | New Mexico |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Karen
Karen Stockham, LPCC, brings 24 years of clinical experience to her practice in New Mexico. She greets clients with a straightforward, action-oriented style and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel better and manage everyday struggles. Her work centers on helping people reduce stress and anxiety, cope with depression and bipolar challenges, and handle relationship and parenting concerns.
She also addresses addiction, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, and career or life purpose questions.
Background and approach
Karen uses Narrative therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people reframe their stories and test new ways of thinking and behaving. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas and emotionally-focused methods when skills for managing emotions or improving connection are needed. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical.
People can expect to set clear goals, try small changes between sessions, and get feedback on what’s working. Karen emphasizes listening first, then offering tools that match each person’s daily life. Outside of therapy she is a parent and grandparent who enjoys photography, outdoor activities, exercise, and community volunteering.
She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Karen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karen among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Karen 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 Karen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online
Karen blends Narrative therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people clarify the stories that shape their lives and try new responses. Narrative work looks at how people describe problems and then experiments with alternate stories that open up different choices. Client-centered methods focus on listening and building a trusting space so a person can identify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques offer concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and are useful for anxiety, mood, and sleep or eating challenges.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest options to try together. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, blending narrative reflection with practical skills when that best supports the client's aims.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and daily life while keeping a consistent therapeutic plan.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Karen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar challenges, plus relationship and parenting concerns. Other focuses include trauma, addiction, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending Narrative and client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize listening, goal setting, and trying small changes between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages. That background shapes a pragmatic, skills-focused way of supporting people.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico as an NM LPCC. Sessions are provided from her New Mexico-based practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Karen provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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