- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LIMHP
- Licensed in
- Nebraska
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Karla
Karla Burgess is a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) based in Nebraska. She brings more than two decades of experience from hospital work and a rural independent practice. Karla writes in plain language and focuses on practical steps that help people make changes in daily life.
Her background includes work as a school counselor and many years responding to common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting stress. That varied experience means she is used to straightforward problem-solving and calm, steady support.
Background and approach
Sessions typically focus on what the person wants to change and how to get there. Karla uses a client-centered stance that keeps each conversation grounded in the person's experiences. She also draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and from solution-focused methods to build small, manageable goals.
Together these approaches help shape concrete action plans that fit a person's routine. Her style is warm and practical. She aims to build a real connection and a clear plan rather than rely on technical language.
Parents can expect help with communication, setting limits, managing stress, and coping with life changes that affect family life. People who reach out will find sessions that emphasize collaboration and steady progress. Karla frames counseling as a team effort where the client's goals guide each step.
She values honest conversation and measurable next steps to move toward better daily functioning.
What Karla works with
Everything Karla lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Karla helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Karla lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Karla’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist creates a supportive space so the conversation follows your concerns and goals, which helps when parenting feels overwhelming or relationships are strained.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood over time.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small goals you can try right away. It’s useful when you want quick, actionable changes like improving routines, communication, or coping during a hard season.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and day-to-day life and then suggest options. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you want a less formal check-in. Live chat and text messaging are flexible for short updates, quick coping tools, or when fitting therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Karla
What concerns does she help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with practical goal-setting and steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in hospital settings and a rural independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed independent mental health practitioner, LIMHP, based in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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