Karen L. Steen

Compassion and non-judgmental respect form the foundation of Karen L. Steen's therapeutic approach. With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Karen views each client as a unique individual on their own personal journey. She considers it a privilege to work alongside those who courageously seek counseling during life's most challenging moments.

Karen's extensive expertise spans a wide range of areas, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, affair recovery, anger management, trauma, grief, parenting, employment concerns, and stress management. Her versatile skill set allows her to effectively assist individuals, couples, families, adults, and adolescents. As an LPC Supervisor certified by the Louisiana LPC Board, Karen also guides Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors on their path to licensure, further showcasing her commitment to the field.

Holding a Master's Degree from McNeese State University, which she obtained in 2003, Karen has honed her craft over the years. She firmly believes that no struggle is trivial when it negatively impacts someone's quality of life. Her primary goal is to help clients resolve their problems, challenges, and concerns, ultimately leading them towards a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

Karen's therapeutic approach is both flexible and tailored to each client's individual needs and beliefs. She draws from a diverse toolkit of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anthetic Relationship Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). This eclectic approach allows her to adapt her methods to best serve each client's unique circumstances and goals.

At Brighter Days Counseling Services, LLC, Karen embodies the philosophy that happiness isn't the absence of problems, but rather the ability to deal with them effectively. Her compassionate, skilled, and personalized approach to therapy offers clients a supportive environment to navigate life's challenges and work towards positive change.