Accepting New Patients: Yes
Gender: Female
Languages: English,
Karen McCollough, LPC, LICDC
Specialties:
Primary Location: ST. VINCENT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Gender: Female
Languages: English,
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-363-2580
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Disabled Access: No
Public Transportation: No
Biography:
Karen McCollough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), who has been in practice for 8 years. Karen completed her undergraduate degree in Health Science at Cleveland State University. She received her Masters of Mental Health Counseling at Capella University.
Karen believes that an overall positive change is the result of a strong collaborative framework between client and clinician. She utilizes elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and mindfulness in counseling to assist clients with a variety of mental health and chemical dependency issues. Karen is passionate about meeting her clients where they are and strives to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment that allows a client to feel empowered within the therapeutic space.
Karen’s clinical training includes working with diverse populations specifically aged 13 and up, including those chemically dependent. She has experience with dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, interpersonal issues, grief, and various other mental health challenges. On a personal note, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She is enjoys singing and crocheting.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Health Science, Cleveland State University - 0
Masters of Mental Health Counseling, Capella University - 0
Treatment & Services
- Addictive Disorders
- Alcohol use
- Anger/Stress Management
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Drug use
- Depression
- Depressive Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Mental health
Recent Posts
February 18, 2020
Losing Weight Begins with Understanding All Your Needs
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October 3, 2019
Obesity expert explains why body-shaming is harmful, not helpful
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September 3, 2019
Dr. Bernard Stulberg from the Spine & Orthopedic Institute Named Crain's Health Care Hero finalist
Crain's Cleveland Business named, Bernard Stulberg, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with the Spine & Orthopedic Institute at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, as a Crain's Health Care Hero finalist. The program recognizes some of the most exceptional h ...continue reading
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June 26, 2019
Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury
Nearly 40 million Americans – or more than 25 percent of the workforce – suffer from chronic lower back pain, according to new research. Millions of workers, particularly those in heavy labor-related jobs, either miss work or are forced to change job ...continue reading
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