Karen Mohammed-PerryLMHC

Karen Mohammed-Perry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She has 25 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting stresses, and life changes linked to work or health. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and practical steps to each person's needs. Karen uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people build new habits and handle difficult emotions. Clients can expect sessions that focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Karen draws on narrative and client-centered approaches to help people make sense of their stories and find workable solutions. She pays attention to cultural differences and aims to respond with compassion and competence. Her background includes two master’s degrees and a post-master’s credential in Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clients, which informs her work with addictions and recovery. Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Karen encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She helps set realistic goals and supports clients through setbacks. The focus is on practical progress, clearer thinking, and stronger coping skills for everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people find their own solutions, which can be especially useful when dealing with stress, grief, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. It uses practical exercises and short homework tasks to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address mood problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to notice feelings and bodily sensations without getting overwhelmed. Simple breathing and attention practices can help with cravings, emotional flashbacks, and everyday tension.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining listening-focused sessions with CBT tools or adding mindfulness practices over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that emphasize conversation over written exercises, depending on what you and the therapist agree will help most.