Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas, Kansas
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Karl
Karl Nitz is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. He practices in Texas and uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and related concerns. Karl focuses on clear communication and building a working connection with each person who comes to therapy.
He mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to match the needs of the person in front of him.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to replace them with doable steps people can use right away. He explains techniques in plain language and shows how to try them between sessions. Karl has worked with many kinds of concerns over two decades.
That experience helps him recognize common roadblocks like low self-esteem, panic or phobias, obsessive thoughts, workplace stress, and issues tied to fatherhood or young adulthood. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric matters and codependency struggles. He offers a calm, direct style that focuses on practical change.
People can expect a collaborative pace and a focus on communication skills that make everyday life easier. Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a simple matching process and scheduling step gets the work started.
Karl aims to help people find clearer thinking, better control of emotions, and more satisfying daily routines.
What Karl works with
Everything Karl lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Karl's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Karl lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying new actions to change how you feel. It is often used for anxiety, anger, panic, and depression and gives concrete tools you can practice between sessions.Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small changes that move you toward your goals. Sessions often set clear, short-term steps and measure progress from one meeting to the next, which can be helpful for people needing quick, practical results.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karl will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to match your goals and lifestyle. The choice of method is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let you have a fuller conversation and see visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and live chat or text-based messaging offer quick check-ins or support between meetings. These options give flexibility for different days and needs while keeping the focus on practical change and communication skills.
Questions people ask about Karl
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like panic attacks, obsessions and compulsions, workplace stress, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear communication and steps you can use between sessions to make daily life easier.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working as a therapist, including time practicing in multiple settings and addressing a wide range of challenges.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds KS LSCSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I start working with him and what about cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and availability.