Joel Karr, LCSW
Trauma-informed family and parenting therapist
- Trauma resolution expert
- Parenting support
- Accepts international clients
About Joel Karr
Joel Karr brings more than three decades of clinical experience to his work helping people move past feelings of powerlessness, stuckness, and lingering distress. He focuses on resolving the ongoing sensations, thoughts, and reactions that follow disturbing experiences, using approaches that aim to relieve symptoms without forcing a person to re-live trauma. He is certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy, a method created by Dr. Jon Connelly that is intended to address distressing memories and their emotional impact.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Joel applies a practical, goal-oriented style to support parents, individuals, and families. He is recognized as a parenting expert and works with children across the age span, helping parents regain effectiveness and confidence. Joel emphasizes eliminating problematic sensations, feelings, and thoughts connected to past events while fostering empowerment and measurable change.
Clients can expect a respectful, non-judgmental space in which Joel takes responsibility for guiding toward resolution. His practice addresses a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions, with attention to both symptom relief and functional recovery.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Joel applies a practical, goal-oriented style to support parents, individuals, and families. He is recognized as a parenting expert and works with children across the age span, helping parents regain effectiveness and confidence. Joel emphasizes eliminating problematic sensations, feelings, and thoughts connected to past events while fostering empowerment and measurable change.
Clients can expect a respectful, non-judgmental space in which Joel takes responsibility for guiding toward resolution. His practice addresses a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions, with attention to both symptom relief and functional recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hypnotherapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joel Karr have?
Joel Karr has 33 years of professional experience.
Is Joel Karr a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license details are CO LCSW 00991987.
In which languages does Joel Karr provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Joel Karr located?
Joel Karr is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Joel Karr as my therapist?
You can work with Joel Karr through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joel Karr work with international clients?
Yes, Joel Karr works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joel Karr cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy is grounded in empathy and respect for each person's experience. It focuses on building a collaborative relationship where the therapist listens carefully and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change by teaching strategies that change how problems are approached and managed.
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access resources within a person's own mind. When applied by trained professionals it can assist with breaking entrenched reactions, reducing the intensity of distressing sensations, and supporting behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joel works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a plan that fits their situation. Together they explore which methods feel most helpful and adjust the approach as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and travel, and to maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic techniques remotely, allowing clients to work toward their goals from locations that suit them.