Karla Burgess

Karla Burgess is a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) based in Nebraska with 21 years of experience. She has worked in hospital settings and ran a private practice in a rural community. Karla is comfortable addressing everyday struggles such as anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship stress.

Her background includes work as a school counselor, which adds experience with kids, teens, and adults. That variety means she has supported people through a wide range of issues, from behavioral concerns to coping with life changes. She often draws on practical techniques that can be used between sessions.

Karla favors a relationship-focused style. She aims to build a genuine connection and to be kind, caring, and empathetic while people talk through difficult topics. She emphasizes clear goals and small steps that move people forward.

Her usual approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to address stress, self-esteem, communication problems, and many other concerns listed in her practice focus.

People who prefer straightforward, goal-oriented work may find this approach helpful. Karla aims to meet people where they are and to help them make practical changes that fit their lives.

How her approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and issues like social phobia by offering practical exercises and homework to try between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable goals and what is already working. This approach is often helpful when someone wants quick, concrete changes or help navigating a specific problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karla will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is and isn’t helpful and adjusts the plan together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments. Discussing practical needs up front helps make sessions useful and manageable.