Karla Brockman , LCPC

Karla Brockman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 35 years of experience in the counseling and mental health field. She has worked primarily in community mental health settings, supporting people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, women’s issues, and stress. Her long experience in public behavioral health has given her familiarity with complex life challenges and varied treatment needs.

She identifies cognitive behavioral therapy as her primary counseling approach while drawing from a range of complementary methods to suit each person's situation. Karla is described by her own voice as warm, interactive, and supportive, and she focuses on building practical, achievable steps to address presenting concerns. Working collaboratively, she helps clients clarify goals and develops an action plan tailored to their unique circumstances. Karla welcomes new clients who are ready to explore change and build coping skills in a thoughtful, goal-oriented way.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Karla commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she employs; ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters, which can help with grief, trauma responses, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time rather than adhering to a single model. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for accessing care. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals regardless of location within the state.