Karey Thompson, LISW

Karey Thompson is a licensed clinician in Ohio with 16 years of professional experience and holds the LISW credential (Licensed Independent Social Worker). She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and transitions in life, bringing a grounded, practical approach to therapy.

Her practice addresses a wide range of relational and emotional challenges, including attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control concerns, communication problems, and grief related to hospice and end-of-life situations. She also supports those coping with isolation, jealousy, guilt and shame, and the specific stresses experienced by first responders.

Karey draws on a mix of clinical approaches - including attachment-based, client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques - to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping clients set goals and choose strategies that fit their values, strengths, and life circumstances. Her aim is to help people develop practical coping skills, improve relationships, and build confidence as they navigate change and challenge.

Prospective clients can expect respectful, compassionate care that honors their unique experiences and priorities while focusing on real-world progress and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal expectations. This approach helps people explore trust, closeness, and security in relationships and can be useful for addressing abandonment, attachment issues, and difficulties forming stable connections.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the person’s own goals guide the work. It helps individuals build self-understanding, confidence, and motivation to make changes by honoring their perspective and pacing.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. These practices support greater emotional regulation and clearer decision making when facing life transitions or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karey collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to try strategies, assess progress, and adjust the plan so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home or work. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing people to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life and comfort level while working with licensed professionals and therapists.