Karen Jurls, LICSW
Experienced LICSW guiding change and coping
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- Trauma and grief
About Karen Jurls
Karen Jurls is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 35 years of experience in mental health and public health. She combines clinical training and long-term practice to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family changes, grief, trauma, substance concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions.
Her work has included close collaboration with adoptive parents and their children, and she brings specific experience addressing attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Karen helps clients build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, process losses, and develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions and behaviors.
Ensuring personal nature of sessions and showing respect are central to her approach. She emphasizes setting collaborative goals, exploring feelings and patterns of behavior, and making gradual, sustainable changes so daily life feels more manageable and satisfying. Karen values a compassionate, client-centered style and looks forward to meeting and working with individuals and families seeking support.
Her work has included close collaboration with adoptive parents and their children, and she brings specific experience addressing attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Karen helps clients build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, process losses, and develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions and behaviors.
Ensuring personal nature of sessions and showing respect are central to her approach. She emphasizes setting collaborative goals, exploring feelings and patterns of behavior, and making gradual, sustainable changes so daily life feels more manageable and satisfying. Karen values a compassionate, client-centered style and looks forward to meeting and working with individuals and families seeking support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Jurls have?
Karen Jurls has 35 years of experience.
Is Karen Jurls a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details - AL LICSW 0901C.
In which languages does Karen Jurls provide therapy?
English.
Where is Karen Jurls located?
Alabama.
How can I work with Karen Jurls as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Jurls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Jurls work with international clients?
Karen Jurls does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Jurls 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when strong emotions or difficult thoughts are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on practical actions aligned with what matters to the client.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to improve connection, trust, and communication. This approach can be helpful for relationship struggles, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin dynamics.
Karen works collaboratively with each person to identify the best combination of methods for their goals and preferences. She and the client explore which techniques fit the presenting concerns and adjust the approach over time to support progress.
Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. With Karen, appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable.