- Client-centered focus
- Goal directed work
- Practical problem solving
About Karla
Karla Burgess is a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska. She draws on more than two decades of clinical work in hospitals and a rural private practice. Karla is familiar with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, parenting struggles, and relationship stress. She also has experience supporting school-age concerns from her time as a school counselor.
Her background includes long-term work in a rural community where she was often the only mental health professional available. That experience exposed her to a wide range of issues and practical problem solving. She uses a straightforward, goal-directed style and focuses on building a trusting relationship first.
Karla commonly uses ideas and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Client-Centered approach. In sessions she helps people set clear goals, test small changes, and reflect on what matters most to them. The work tends to be practical and focused on daily life improvements.
Parents and caregivers often come for help with stress, parenting challenges, or behavior concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, social anxiety, and life transitions. Karla pays attention to family of origin issues and communication problems when they are relevant.
Her practice style is warm and respectful. She aims to be kind, supportive, and direct when helping people move toward their goals. To begin, visitors complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, offering acceptance and listening so people can find their own answers. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to explore feelings about parenting, grief, or life purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and social anxiety by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and small goals. It can help people who prefer short-term, action-oriented work to make life feel more manageable.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss possible ways to work together, and help decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. This unfolds over the first few sessions rather than being decided all at once.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into their week, either by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoiding the need to use video when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions match your everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karla address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family problems, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship and clear goals. Sessions are practical and often use small, testable steps to help people make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working in hospital settings and a rural private practice. She also worked as a school counselor, which informs her comfort with youth concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?
She is based in Nebraska and holds the LIMHP credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.