- Person-centered care
- Trauma-informed
- Work and wellbeing
About Karrie
Karrie Kudrna Behrent is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She supports those dealing with family conflict, communication problems, and relationship pain. Her work often focuses on everyday struggles that affect wellbeing at home and work.
Karrie uses a compassionate, person-centered style. She aims to meet people where they are and listens without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and rebuilding a sense of self-worth.
She often helps people with self-love, body image, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. Karrie also supports those managing panic, social anxiety, and mood concerns. She addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the strain that work or life transitions can bring.
Karrie has seven years of clinical experience and works with people processing posttraumatic stress, domestic violence, infidelity, and separation. She assists with family-of-origin issues, feelings of abandonment or emptiness, and commitment or impulsivity concerns. Her approach is trauma-informed and centered on the individual.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She helps set clear goals and offers practical strategies alongside emotional support. The focus is on improving daily functioning and finding clearer direction in relationships and work.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in work with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma include approaches that focus on skills and those that focus on processing experiences. Skills-based work teaches tools for managing symptoms like panic and overwhelm, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to ease daily functioning. Processing-focused methods help people make sense of painful events and reduce their emotional hold by exploring memories and reactions in a gradual, supported way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That shared process helps match methods to a person's needs, life circumstances, and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, shortening travel time, and keeping appointments during work breaks or caregiving days. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity through transitions or relocate without losing an established therapeutic relationship. Ask about current session options when you schedule to find the best fit for your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Karrie help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She also helps with family conflict, communication problems, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, focusing on collaboration and compassion. Sessions tend to be practical and aimed at building self-worth and clearer coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience working with individuals through life transitions, panic, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and posttraumatic stress. That background informs her practical, supportive work.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin. Licensing details are listed as WI LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.