Karie Leduc
LICSW
Practical, emotion-focused therapy for change
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- Attention to emotions
- Goal oriented
- Collaborative style
About Karie
She creates a collaborative, non-judgmental environment and works directly with clients to set clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps problems going, noticing emotions and nonverbal signals, and finding practical steps to shift difficult habits. Karie is an active participant in sessions and pays close attention to feelings and body language.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with intimacy or self-esteem. She also supports people facing big life transitions such as job changes, education decisions, marriage or divorce, and caregiving strain. Career issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue are among other areas she sees.
Karie has worked in community mental health and private practice for many years and brings 19 years of experience to her work. She holds a Rhode Island LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and combines community and private practice perspectives.
Sessions may include live chat, phone, and video options that can be scheduled as needed. Readers should confirm current session formats when they arrange care. To begin, clients follow the site match process and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island
Languages
English
How Karie uses evidence-based methods in online care
Many of the approaches Karie describes are evidence-based techniques that focus on emotions and behavior. One common method emphasizes noticing and naming emotions, helping people understand how feelings drive reactions and patterns. This approach helps with anger, anxiety, and relationship difficulties by making emotions easier to work with rather than overwhelming.Another useful technique involves breaking unhelpful patterns into small, manageable steps and trying new behaviors in everyday life. That practical focus helps with depression, ADHD-related struggles, coping with life changes, and rebuilding routines around sleep and eating.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress unfolds, so therapy stays relevant and focused.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to check in without traveling. The biography lists live chat, phone, and video as options, and these can be scheduled based on need and convenience. If formats are important to you, confirm which ones are currently offered before booking so sessions match your routine and practical needs.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Rhode Island
- Experience
- 19+ years
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Rhode Island)
- LICSW · No. ISW01625
- NPI
- 1346454022
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Karie address?
She works with many issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She offers a collaborative, non-judgmental approach and is an active participant in sessions, focusing on emotions, nonverbal cues, and clear goal-setting to guide change.
What is her experience and background?
She has 19 years of overall experience and has worked in both community mental health and private practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Rhode Island LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and is based in Rhode Island.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions; readers should confirm the current session options when booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.