Karey Thompson, LISW

Karey Thompson, LISW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the everyday pressures of caregiving. She focuses on building practical coping skills and improving communication so life feels more manageable. Her tone is down-to-earth and respectful, aimed at people who need straightforward help now.

She uses a mix of approaches that center on connection and self-awareness. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early bonds shape current relationships. Client-centered work keeps sessions focused on each person’s goals and perspective. Mindfulness practices are offered to calm the body and reduce reactivity.

Karey trained in social work at The Ohio State University and holds an Ohio LISW. She spent many early years working in community mental health, gaining experience with adults, adolescents, and group work. More recently she has supported first responders and members of the Ohio Army National Guard.

She brings a holistic view that links mind and body. Karey is also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and has trauma-sensitive yoga training, which informs gentle movement and breath work when appropriate. Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person’s values.

People who work with caregivers may find her practical focus helpful for managing burnout and role strain. She helps people talk through feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and difficulty setting boundaries. If you are considering therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know how you will meet.

How attachment, client-centered work, and mindfulness fit online

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current ones. Online sessions use conversation to identify repeating patterns, improve trust, and practice different ways of relating. This approach can help with attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and repeated conflict in close relationships.

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client’s priorities. The therapist creates space for someone to name goals and lead the pace of work. This can be useful for people who want practical help and a respectful, collaborative process.

Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. These tools often help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Karey will help figure out what fits based on your needs, goals, and preferences. You and the therapist decide together which methods to try and when to adjust them.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits often make it simpler to keep consistent progress.