Karl Kaliher, LPC, MD, LCPC

Karl Kaliher is a licensed professional counselor serving clients in Delaware and Maryland with over 15 years of experience in individual, couples, and family therapy. He has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health diagnoses and life challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), gender dysphoria, and substance use disorders. He also addresses practical and relational concerns such as relationship strain, parenting and family dynamics, diversity and inclusion issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, and academic, occupational, financial, or housing stressors.

Karl's counseling style is warm, affirming, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He avoids stigmatizing labels and seeks to build collaborative treatment plans that reflect each person's strengths and goals. His clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness integration, and trauma-focused treatment methods. He adapts sessions and interventions to meet the unique needs of each client while inviting their input throughout the process.

Credentials include LPC and LCPC, which are professional counseling licenses, and MD, indicating licensure in Maryland. Karl focuses on empowering clients to take meaningful steps toward improved well-being and greater life satisfaction, supporting efforts to explore purpose, strengthen relationships, process grief and trauma, manage mood and anxiety, and develop coping skills for everyday challenges.