Karen Roach, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting guidance
- Support for educators
About Karen Roach
Her approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, grounded in an understanding of the body’s stress response and a commitment to practical skills-building. She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to help balance stress reactions while expanding a client’s toolbox of coping strategies and problem-solving techniques.
In addition to clinical practice, Karen’s professional background includes school social work and teaching at the graduate level in a Master of Social Work program, which informs her work with families and school-related concerns. As a full-time school social worker, her general availability for phone and video sessions is early mornings and mid to late afternoons during the typical school year, and messaging is accessible throughout each day.
Karen’s practice addresses stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She is not currently accepting new clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Roach have?
Karen Roach has 20 years of experience.
Is Karen Roach a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149.012062.
In which languages does Karen Roach provide therapy?
Karen Roach provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Roach located?
Karen Roach is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Karen Roach as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Roach through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Roach work with international clients?
Karen Roach does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Roach 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 Support
Karen Roach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist listens and helps clients explore their feelings and goals, often benefiting those working through life transitions, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into practical, evidence-informed skills that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better daily functioning. DBT teaches concrete emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home, work, or school. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, flexible care that meets clients where they are.