Karey Thompson

Karey Thompson is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also supports those facing life changes and common struggles such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress. Karey brings a calm, practical approach to sessions and emphasizes collaboration with each person she sees.

She trained at The Ohio State University, earning a Master of Social Work, and has 16 years of clinical experience. Much of her early career was in community mental health, where she worked with adults, adolescents, and groups. More recently she has worked with first responders and members of the Ohio Army National Guard, and has provided Critical Incident Stress Debriefings.

Karey blends talk-based work with body-aware practices. She is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and has training in trauma-sensitive yoga and paddleboard yoga. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based, client-centered, existential, and mindfulness approaches to help people understand patterns and build coping skills.

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to goals, whether that means managing anxiety, improving communication, or coping with grief and end-of-life concerns. Karey emphasizes realistic steps people can use between sessions.

She works in English and practices in Ohio as an LISW. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How trauma-informed and attachment work transfer to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past hurts shape current reactions. In practice this often means naming experiences, learning to manage intense feelings, and building skills to feel steadier day to day. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how those patterns affect trust, closeness, and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it makes scheduling easier and fits appointments into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and sessions that do not require being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt trauma-focused and attachment-based techniques for remote work, using grounding exercises, reflective conversation, and mindfulness practices that translate well to an online setting.