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Hi, I'm Karen Carroll. I'm Your Therapist and Guide Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood.
I know what it feels like to carry fear and worry through pregnancy or motherhood while everyone around you expects you to just be happy and grateful. I also know what it's like to witness women's strength in the midst of trauma, loss, and uncertainty, because I spent years as a labor and delivery nurse and certified nurse-midwife before becoming a counselor.
I use trauma-informed, strengths-based, and faith-honoring counseling that supports the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. That means we address what's happening in your nervous system, not just your thoughts. I use a combination of EMDR (when clinically appropriate), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to help you process trauma, calm anxiety, and feel more grounded in your body. If your faith matters to you, we can integrate that in a way that feels honest and supportive, without pressure or shame.
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The Way We'll Work Together
This Work Is Personal
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I've spent my career caring for women and babies, first as a labor and delivery nurse and certified nurse-midwife, then as a counselor. I've witnessed how past trauma, difficult births, and overwhelming anxiety can shape the way women experience pregnancy and motherhood. I've also seen how powerful it is when women get the support they need to process what they've been through, calm their nervous system, and feel steady again. This work isn't just about symptom relief. It's about helping you feel more present, connected, and confident as a mother, and creating a calmer, more secure emotional foundation for your child. That's the legacy work that keeps me deeply committed.
Licensed Professional Counselor with Midwifery Experience
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Former Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) with years of experience in labor and delivery and NICU care. Trained in EMDR, trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, and perinatal mental health. I provide telehealth counseling throughout Virginia for adult women at all reproductive stages.