Karen Haggard, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting healing and growth
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma and grief care
- Relationship skills building
About Karen Haggard
Karen Haggard, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Illinois and brings 25 years of experience helping people work through difficult emotions and life transitions. She supports individuals navigating depression, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and grief, with care that is compassionate, grounded, and individualized to each person’s circumstances.
Her work often focuses on practical and meaningful goals such as strengthening self-worth, improving communication, easing isolation, exploring purpose and direction, and developing skills for managing social anxiety and everyday stress. Karen aims to offer a steady, non-judgmental environment where clients can reflect on what they are carrying, identify what matters most, and build healthier ways of coping and connecting.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches and a person-centered style, she works with people across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Whether the concern involves workplace pressure, relationship dynamics, identity-related stressors, or the impact of painful past experiences, Karen brings empathy and professional guidance to help clients move toward growth and emotional balance.
Her work often focuses on practical and meaningful goals such as strengthening self-worth, improving communication, easing isolation, exploring purpose and direction, and developing skills for managing social anxiety and everyday stress. Karen aims to offer a steady, non-judgmental environment where clients can reflect on what they are carrying, identify what matters most, and build healthier ways of coping and connecting.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches and a person-centered style, she works with people across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Whether the concern involves workplace pressure, relationship dynamics, identity-related stressors, or the impact of painful past experiences, Karen brings empathy and professional guidance to help clients move toward growth and emotional balance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Haggard have?
Karen Haggard has 25 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Karen Haggard a licensed therapist?
Yes. Karen Haggard is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license information includes IL LCSW 149010863 and TX LCSW 115772.
In which languages does Karen Haggard provide therapy?
Karen Haggard provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Haggard located?
Karen Haggard is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Karen Haggard as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karen Haggard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits their needs and what is available.
Does Karen Haggard work with international clients?
Yes. Karen Haggard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Haggard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Delivered Through Online Therapy
Karen Haggard, LCSW integrates proven methods with a person-centered style to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing more balanced, workable alternatives. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most, which can be helpful when life changes, grief, or ongoing stress feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship experiences shape emotional needs and connection, offering a framework for improving communication, intimacy, and relational patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit their situation, adjusting the plan as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats can help clients stay engaged in therapy even with busy schedules, travel, or limited local availability.