Therapist profile
Karen Mohammed-Perry, LMHC
LMHC in New York - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Karen
Karen Mohammed-Perry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also helps people facing parenting strain, grief, and problems with sleep or eating.
Her practice emphasizes clear, practical conversation. Sessions focus on what a person is struggling with now and on small, manageable steps that can make daily life feel steadier. She uses familiar, evidence-based methods rather than jargon. Clients can expect straightforward tools and an emphasis on motivation and skills.
Karen draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. She also uses mindfulness practices to build focus and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify goals and strengthen willingness to change when they feel stuck.
She has a background in treating substance use related concerns and completed post-master study in treatment of alcohol and drug abuse clients. Her approach pays attention to culture and life context, and she adjusts conversation and goals to fit each person’s situation. Practical problem solving and short-term strategies are blended with slower work on meaning, narrative, and identity when useful.
People who come for help can expect calm, direct feedback and a plan that is reviewed as work progresses. Her years of experience include a range of clinical settings, and she aims to help people regain steadier routines, clearer communication, and more reliable coping skills.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify what matters most to them. In practice this means sessions that start by asking about immediate concerns and priorities, and then shaping conversation around the client’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them with real-life experiments, and building new routines that change symptoms over time. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. That may mean starting with motivational interviewing to build readiness, then adding CBT skills or mindfulness practices as someone feels able to try them. Confirm the session formats with the practice before booking, as current options are not specified here. The practical value of online work is that it can fit into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed, use audio-only for less bandwidth, or schedule sessions around work and childcare. Licensed professionals like her adapt techniques used in person so people can practice skills and track change between meetings online.Areas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with at home?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would she approach a parenting-related problem?
She uses clear conversations and practical steps, mixing skills work and motivation techniques to address everyday parenting stress and related worries.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in a variety of clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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