Karina Killough, LCMHC

Karina Killough is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in the state of North Carolina and holds a master’s degree in Clinical/Community Psychology. She has worked for over 23 years with people of varied ages and presenting concerns, bringing experience from inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings to each therapeutic relationship.

Her clinical work has included treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse and dependency, stress management, women’s issues and self-esteem, family and relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse. She has provided individual, family and couples, and group therapy across those settings, tailoring interventions to the needs of each client.

Karina’s approach to counseling is rooted in compassion, empathy, respect, and support, with a clear focus on helping individuals develop practical coping skills. She emphasizes collaborative treatment planning to address specific goals and to promote improvements in mental and emotional well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) serves as her primary modality, and she also integrates Rational-Emotive Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques as appropriate.

She aims to build a therapeutic relationship that encourages insight, skill development, and meaningful change. Karina views the first step toward help as often the hardest, and she approaches that step with a supportive, nonjudgmental stance, welcoming clients who are ready to begin the work of change and growth.