Karen Maloney, LMHC, LPC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Karen!

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Many adults come to therapy wanting to better understand their emotions, relationships, and patterns, but aren’t sure where to start. I offer a supportive, practical space where we can make sense of what you're experiencing and build tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.

My focus

I work with adults feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or navigating life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, or burnout. Together, we’ll better understand the patterns and emotions shaping your experience and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your life and clearer about your next steps.

My approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I help clients slow down and understand the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck. I draw from evidence-based approaches like DBT and Gottman principles to build insight, emotional awareness, and tools for meaningful and lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, curious, and direct. I listen carefully to understand your experience and help reflect patterns that may be hard to see on your own. I offer honest, thoughtful feedback and practical guidance to help you better understand yourself and move toward meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy began with a curiosity about how people grow, change, and navigate relationships. I’ve always valued living with intention and enjoy helping others strengthen that same muscle in their own lives. Seeing clients gain insight, confidence, and clarity as they move forward continues to inspire the work I do.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we’ll identify goals that matter most to you, whether that’s managing anxiety, improving relationships, or navigating life transitions. As we gain insight, we may adjust those goals while building practical tools that help you continue making meaningful progress.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance to explore what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to change or better understand. We’ll talk through your experiences, what feels most important to focus on, and what you hope will improve. I’ll help guide the conversation so we can begin creating a clear direction for our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Gottman Method

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
Allegiance
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling from George Fox University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Karen Maloney