Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kari works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kari
Kari Snelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, evidence-based support for common struggles like depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and anger. Kari aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and behaviors. Sessions concentrate on what is happening now and on small, workable changes that reduce distress.
Background and approach
Kari uses proven techniques tailored to each person's needs rather than one-size-fits-all fixes. Her background includes long-term clinical work with people facing trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. That experience informs clear strategies for coping, improving sleep and eating patterns, and restoring everyday functioning.
She also addresses concerns like grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Kari supports people navigating multicultural challenges, blended family dynamics, and issues that touch first responders or those affected by cancer. She helps individuals work through infidelity, dissociation, postpartum depression, and self-harm risk with steady, direct guidance.
Therapy sessions are offered through several online formats to fit different schedules. Kari encourages realistic goals and monthly check-ins to measure progress and adjust plans. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them gently through the next steps.
What Kari works with
Everything Kari lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kari's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Dissociation
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many therapists use cognitive-behavioral techniques that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This approach breaks problems into clear steps and works well for depression, anxiety, anger, and compulsive patterns.Supportive, trauma-informed work focuses on stabilizing reactions, building coping skills, and improving emotional safety during sessions. That kind of work helps with trauma, dissociation, and recovery after abuse or other painful events.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will listen to goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant to their daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Kari
What kinds of concerns does Kari help with?
She works with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and related issues like addictions and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and focused on practical steps. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space and tailors proven techniques to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kari has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings, which informs her approach to a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.