Karen Gifford
LCSW for anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Karen Gifford, LCSW, CSW, is a Colorado-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and significant life changes. Over eight years in practice, she works with clients facing workplace stress, caregiving burdens, family transitions, and questions of life purpose. Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, isolation, and issues tied to aging and first responder stress.
She draws on evidence-based practices to help clients build practical coping strategies, improve communication, and cultivate greater self-compassion. Sessions commonly explore family-of-origin patterns, attachment dynamics, and emotional responses to separation, infidelity, or grief. Karen emphasizes collaborative goal-setting so each person can choose the pace and focus of the work, aiming to develop tools that support daily functioning and relationship repair.
She draws on evidence-based practices to help clients build practical coping strategies, improve communication, and cultivate greater self-compassion. Sessions commonly explore family-of-origin patterns, attachment dynamics, and emotional responses to separation, infidelity, or grief. Karen emphasizes collaborative goal-setting so each person can choose the pace and focus of the work, aiming to develop tools that support daily functioning and relationship repair.
- Location:
- Colorado, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AK LCSW 237640, CO LCSW CSW.09927022
- NPI Number: 1619508926
- License: LCSW (Colorado), LCSW (Alaska), LCSW (New Mexico)
Remote sessions and therapeutic focus
Karen uses evidence-based practices remotely to address mood and relationship concerns while helping clients develop concrete coping skills. In online work she combines structured skill-building, exploration of attachment patterns, and goal-oriented strategies to help people manage anxiety, depression, communication problems, and transitions. The tone of sessions balances exploration of history with present-focused techniques that support day-to-day coping.
Attachment-focused work examines how early relationships shape current connection patterns, including issues of abandonment, trust, and intimacy. Skills-based communication and coping strategies emphasize clearer expression, boundary setting, emotion regulation, and practical methods for handling conflict or caregiver stress. Clients who prefer a collaborative, skills-oriented approach that also allows for deeper relational exploration tend to find this mix suitable.
Remote care is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing multiple ways to engage and practice between meetings.
What is Karen Gifford's clinical experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Karen is credentialed as LCSW and CSW. License details: AK LCSW 237640, CO LCSW CSW.09927022.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she based?
She is based in Colorado.
How can I meet with her for therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to be connected for an initial session.