Karen Jurls, LICSW
Therapist in Alabama
Karen Jurls, LICSW, focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, relationship changes, or mood struggles.
- Licensed inAlabama
- License0901C
- NPI 1891452454
- Experience35+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Karen
Karen Jurls, LICSW, focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, relationship changes, or mood struggles. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so clients can notice small improvements in daily life. Karen speaks plainly and listens carefully to each person's goals and concerns.
She brings 35 years of experience in mental health and public health to her work. That background includes supporting adoptive parents and their children and helping people cope with depression, trauma, and low self-confidence.
Background and approach
Her approach combines attention to attachment patterns with practical skills for coping and emotion regulation. Sessions center on understanding what is happening in relationships and in daily routines. Clients learn ways to manage anxiety, make decisions about family changes, and handle triggers from past losses.
Karen uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to match what each person needs. She also helps with addictions, sleep and eating struggles, parenting stress, and career-related anxiety. For people dealing with abandonment, blended-family concerns, or caregiver strain, she offers steady support and clear steps to try.
Her style is collaborative - she helps set goals and measures progress along the way. Karen practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. She invites people to begin by describing what matters most to them so together they can plan a path forward.
Credentials
- LICSW (Alabama)
- License 0901C · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1891452454 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Karen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Karen names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapies translate online
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior; online sessions use conversation and exercises to identify those patterns and try different responses in everyday life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward valued actions; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework that people can try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Sessions can mix approaches over time so the plan stays matched to what helps most.
Online therapy offers options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can fit care into busy days. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These formats make it simpler to schedule appointments, maintain momentum, and apply what is learned in real life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Karen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends attachment-focused work with skill-based approaches so clients learn ways to cope and notice small changes.
How much experience does she have?
Karen has 35 years of experience in mental health and public health, including work with adoptive parents and children.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an AL LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do I start therapy with her?
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