- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Kari
Kari Snelson is a Colorado licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and motivation. Kari describes helping people talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes to daily life.
Her work emphasizes straightforward conversation and problem solving. She listens to what a person says about their relationships, mood, and goals, then helps set small steps to test different ways of coping. Sessions are intended to be direct and focused on what the client wants to change next.
Kari also addresses a wide range of concerns that often come up alongside relationship or mood struggles. These include struggles with addiction, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, and career stress. She lists blended family issues, multicultural concerns, and first responder issues among additional focus areas.
Over nearly two decades she has helped people manage life transitions, post-traumatic responses, OCD-related symptoms, postpartum depression, and dissociation. The approach is practical - talk through what is happening, try skills, and adjust as needed. Clients who want coaching for goals such as work or routine changes can work toward clear steps.
Kari offers services in English and practices in Colorado. To begin clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based techniques and how they work online
Kari uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for mood, anxiety, sleep, and anger. These are short exercises and behavior changes you can try between sessions to see what helps.Another seed of her practice is trauma-informed care that helps people name and manage reactions tied to past harm. That work often involves learning grounding and pacing strategies so strong emotions feel more manageable over time.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and reactions, then choose techniques to try together. Adjustments are made over time based on what the client finds helpful and what does not work.
Confirm current session options before booking. The profile does not list specific formats, so check which online session types are supported when you sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a busy week. Therapists can adapt exercises for video or phone meetings and focus on skills that transfer into home routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among additional focus areas and helps people address stepfamily stresses, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens, helps set small goals, and tests new coping strategies in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with relationship, mood, and trauma concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.