Karen Jacobs-White , LPC

Karen Jacobs-White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and life transitions. As an LPC, she holds a professional counseling credential that reflects extensive clinical training and years of hands-on practice working with individuals and families.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored safely. Her approach combines empathy with practical strategies so clients can identify meaningful goals and take actionable steps toward greater emotional balance and resilience. In addition to core specialties, Karen addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, family of origin struggles, and substance use challenges.

Karen emphasizes collaboration and respect, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage. She works alongside clients to build coping skills, improve communication, and navigate difficult life changes. Over four decades she has applied evidence-informed methods within a client-centered framework to support recovery, personal growth, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them and taking steps aligned with those values. It can be especially helpful for chronic stress, anxiety, and struggles with avoidance.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and find their own solutions. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and improvements in relationships and attachment concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It offers tools for managing anxiety, anger, depressive symptoms, and challenges related to addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and actionable.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain consistent care. These options can make therapy more accessible for people juggling work, caregiving, health concerns, or transportation limitations while supporting ongoing progress.