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Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC

Therapist (Licensed in AZ & GA) Changing Insights Counseling Services
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this month
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Family Conflict, Communication Issues, Grief, Anxiety,
In network with Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare

Introduction

Sometimes life feels like you’re walking around in shoes that don’t quite fit—trying to live by stories that someone else wrote for you. At Changing Insights, we believe that real growth begins when you start to understand yourself differently—when you gain new clarity about what’s been holding you back and what’s possible instead. I work with couples and individuals who are ready to explore themselves more deeply. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, or the lasting effects of trauma, my goal is to help you develop the insight and confidence to create the changes you want. Past experiences or current challenges may lead us to adopt unhelpful narratives about who we are or what we deserve. Those stories can become restrictive and uncomfortable—like wearing shoes that are three sizes too small. Together, we’ll begin unpacking those patterns, exploring how they formed, and replacing them with perspectives that truly fit who you are and how you want to live. My role as your therapist is collaborative. I see you as the expert of your own life. My job is to help you uncover your strengths, gain new understanding, and write your preferred story—one guided by self-awareness, compassion, and choice. When you begin to see yourself clearly, real change follows. Contact me for a free 15-minute phone call to see if we're a good fit to work together.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #LPC014116 (GA)
  • LMFT #LMFT-15773 (AZ)
  • LPC #LPC-20062 (AZ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 45-Minute Individual Session $125
  • 45-Minute Individual Intake $150
  • 45-Minute Couples Session $150
  • 45-Minute Couples Intake $200
  • 45-Minute Family Session $150 - $175
  • 45-Minute Family Intake $200

Locations

Telephone
Surprise, AZ 85374
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy - Capella University

Certifications

  • Gottman, Level 1 & 2

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
  • National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.

FAQ

Is Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC also offers a free consultation.
Does Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC offer telehealth appointments? Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC specialize in? Karen L. Atkinson (She/Her), LMFT, LPC, NCC specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Issues, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, and Trauma.
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