Kari Fager , LCSW

Kari Fager is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who meets each person with empathy and a strengths-based perspective, helping them unpack difficult experiences and discover new paths forward. With six years of clinical experience, she frequently supports people navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, grief, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She blends an eclectic approach with an emphasis on practical skills and emotional resilience, and clients may choose whether they prefer counseling that incorporates faith-based values.

Kari earned a Master of Social Work from Dominican University and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy often used for processing traumatic memories. Her background includes work in both the United States and international settings, as well as roles in clinical and community-based programs, which contributes to a broad perspective on care and recovery.

In session she combines empathy with goal-oriented techniques, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and strengths. Outside of her professional life she enjoys spending time with family outdoors and spending time with her labradoodle Norah, who she hopes will become a therapy dog, bringing an approachable and human side to her work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Kari draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns - a practical approach that supports work on anxiety, depression, and stress by building concrete coping skills. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related reactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy guides interventions when past events continue to affect daily functioning, centering safety, stabilization, and gradual processing of traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kari works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals tailor care to individual circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can continue via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home or on the go, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.