Karen Mohammed-Perry, LMHC

Karen Mohammed-Perry is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. She combines extensive clinical training with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients build motivation, strengthen coping skills, and increase confidence. She holds two master’s degrees and a post-master’s credential in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clients (TADAC), and she practices as an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor trained to provide therapeutic care for a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing, adapting those methods to each person’s circumstances and goals. Karen emphasizes cultural sensitivity, respect, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet unique needs. Whether addressing relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, or substance use, she aims to create a collaborative path forward.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Karen frames that decision as an important act of courage. She offers steady support and practical guidance to help clients pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches delivered online with flexibility

Karen Mohammed-Perry integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore values, goals, and feelings - an approach useful for improving self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help clients develop present-moment awareness and coping skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process - Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as those needs evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for clients with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow ongoing contact, consistent follow-through on goals, and the ability to practice new skills in everyday contexts while working with a licensed professional.