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Karrie Kudrna Behrent

Therapist · Wisconsin

Karrie Kudrna Behrent, LPC

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Supports caregivers

About Karrie

Karrie Kudrna Behrent is a licensed professional counselor with seven years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She supports individuals dealing with family problems, communication breakdowns, and relationship challenges. Karrie aims to make therapy practical and understandable for worried parents and caregivers.

Her work often focuses on self-worth, body image, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. She helps people cope with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. Karrie also supports those facing domestic violence, infidelity, abandonment, and feelings of emptiness.

Karrie uses a person-centered, trauma-informed style. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs. She emphasizes clear goals and real-world steps that can be tried between meetings.

She brings experience with life transitions such as postpartum depression and midlife concerns. Family of origin issues and commitment struggles are common topics she addresses. Karrie works to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about hard things.

Karrie practices in Wisconsin and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats with the service.

To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Many clients find benefit from person-centered work that focuses on building self-worth and clearer communication. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboratively setting goals to improve daily life and relationships.

Trauma-informed care is also central. That means attention to how past trauma shows up now, pacing conversations carefully, and using techniques to reduce overwhelm so progress can feel manageable. This approach is commonly used for people processing abuse, posttraumatic stress, or overwhelming life events.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and will try methods that fit those priorities. Clients and therapist adjust the plan together as work progresses.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people value online sessions for fitting therapy into busy days, removing travel time, or making it easier to join from work or home. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make follow-up between sessions more convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She also helps with family problems, communication issues, caregiver stress, and relationship concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and trauma-informed. She focuses on collaboration, clear goals, and practical steps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, which means Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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