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Karen Stockham, LPCC

New Mexico LPCC with 24 years experience
  • Relationship and family therapy
  • Trauma and grief work
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Karen Stockham

Karen Stockham is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico with 24 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. She draws on a solution-focused and family therapy orientation alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people examine how thoughts, behaviors, and perspectives shape feelings and actions, and to support practical steps toward change.

Her practice encompasses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. Clinically she integrates Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape individualized approaches.

Additional focus areas include abandonment, blended family challenges, codependency, commitment and control issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin dynamics, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, jealousy, and life purpose. A mother of five sons and a grandmother of three, she enjoys time with family, photography, outdoor activities, exercise, and volunteering at the local BioPark.

Karen is action oriented in her work and has experience offering therapy via online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and messaging. Her style emphasizes empowerment and practical skill building to help people move toward healthier relationships and improved daily functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Stockham have?

She has 24 years of experience.

Is Karen Stockham a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her New Mexico license is NM LPCC CCMH0105211.

In which languages does Karen Stockham provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Stockham located?

She is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Karen Stockham as my therapist?

She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Karen Stockham work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Stockham cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session may be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Is Online Therapy a Suitable Option for Common Concerns?

Many people wonder whether remote counseling can make a meaningful difference. For many common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the format that fits their needs and schedule - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to integrate regular sessions into a busy life.

Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and it is possible to change providers if a different therapeutic fit is desired. For those considering remote therapy, the approach can provide convenient access to evidence-based methods and a range of clinical styles tailored to the concerns at hand.

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