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Karen Pelligra, LMHC

Experienced licensed counselor focused on support
  • 22 years experience
  • Collaborative supportive care
  • Focus on depression and anxiety

About Karen Pelligra

Karen Pelligra is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York State with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate difficult times. She has provided counseling across multiple settings - including outpatient community mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and home-based family services - bringing a broad view of clinical work to each therapeutic relationship.

Her approach centers on supporting and empowering clients while working collaboratively to address a range of concerns. Karen focuses on common difficulties such as depression and anxiety, life transitions like divorce or an empty nest, eating disorders, and experiences of trauma, drawing on a variety of counseling styles to meet each person where they are.

Karen describes asking for help as a courageous step and aims to stand alongside people as they move through challenges. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), she emphasizes creating a supportive environment that helps clients build skills, resilience, and a clearer sense of direction. She looks forward to engaging with individuals who are ready to take that next step toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Pelligra have?

Karen Pelligra has 22 years of experience providing counseling in a variety of settings, including outpatient community mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and home-based family services.

Is Karen Pelligra a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 004297.

In which languages does Karen Pelligra provide therapy?

Karen Pelligra provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Pelligra located?

Karen Pelligra is located in New York.

How can I work with Karen Pelligra as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Pelligra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karen Pelligra work with international clients?

Karen Pelligra does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Pelligra cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Therapists who provide remote care use established therapeutic methods and you have the option to switch to a different provider if you feel a different fit would be better. Online formats can make consistent care more accessible while still allowing therapists to tailor their approach to each person's needs.

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