Kari Fenton, LMHC, LIMHP
Practical, narrative-informed counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Kari Fenton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LIMHP |
| Based in | Nebraska |
| Licensed in | Nebraska, Iowa |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Kari
Kari Fenton is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work in Nebraska. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, relationship troubles, and life changes. Kari uses straightforward language and practical steps so conversations feel manageable and focused.
Her work is rooted in helping people understand the stories they tell about themselves. She listens for patterns in relationships, communication problems, and old wounds that keep turning up.
Background and approach
From there she helps people try new ways of responding that fit their values and goals. Kari has particular experience with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people concerned about sexuality, kink and BDSM culture, non-monogamy, and intimacy-related issues.
These topics are explored respectfully and without judgment. Her approach blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused ideas, and client-centered listening. That means sessions often focus on what matters to the client, noticing emotions, and testing small changes between meetings.
Techniques may include voice-and-story work, values-focused exercises, and gentle attention to strong feelings. People who work with Kari tend to be looking for clear, steady guidance rather than quick fixes. She helps clients build coping skills, name difficult emotions, and take concrete steps toward the life they want.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Kari works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kari among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kari among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Kari among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kari among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kari 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 Kari directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and values-based work online
She often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories that shape their lives, identifying problem-saturated narratives and opening space for alternative, preferred stories. This approach can be useful for relationship patterns, self-esteem concerns, and processing past events.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking concrete steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult emotions. That method supports people facing anxiety, life changes, and grief by helping them act in ways that matter to them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs, adjusting as you go. Together you can test small changes between sessions and track what helps most.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is helpful for fuller conversation and emotion work. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to continue work across distances.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Kari help people with?
She sees people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, family problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused ideas, and client-centered listening to help clients name their story and try new responses.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Kari has 13 years of experience working with people on trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices from Nebraska.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Kari accepts clients from outside the United States.
What formats are available for sessions?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kari?
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