Karen truly listens and guides me through what I'm going through and how I'm feeling. She never makes me feel less then. I always appreciate my time with her and have grown tremendously as a person in the time I have spent with her.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Karen

Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues

Individual Counseling

Online in North Carolina

20 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Karen accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost NC

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

State Health Plan | North Carolina

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Karen

Karen T. Hyneck is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people address their unique challenges, and finding their path toward more fulfilling lives. Karen specializes in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationship issues. Karen will work on your needs and the problems you face in the world today as a person.

Karen completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Webster University. She has worked for the department of correction, been in case management, and worked in a psychiatric hospital. Karen is a person-centered (PCT), solutions-focused (SFT), cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist, with motivational interviewing (MIT) techniques, that enable her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

We all go through challenges in life, and Karen is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Everything went smoothly, and Karen was very friendly and supportive. I have no complaints.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Karen

Karen truly listens and guides me through what I'm going through and how I'm feeling. She never makes me feel less then. I always appreciate my time with her and have grown tremend....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Karen

First session went well. I was made to feel very comfortable. I look forward to working with my therapist.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Karen

Karen is enthusiastic about helping and finding ideas for improvement.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Karen

Get to know Karen

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

As a teenager growing up, I noticed I was watching and paying attention to others, I seemed to be on the outside looking in at the different groups around me. I felt I was a good listener, and many people came to talk to me about their issues, and I was able to provide a safe sounding board without judgment.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

People that want to change and are openminded about change.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

That there is no problem in asking for help and guidance.

What inspires you?

Having a positive effect on others, seeing people happy and smiling.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

That I will be focused on them, finding out what their issue is and making a plan to work on things they want to change or work through. I am a guide they are the driver of their own life.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

What happened to them, and what do they want to work on, why they chose now to see a therapist, what do they want to accomplish with therapy.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I am here for them; this is their place to feel safe and not judged.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love anything outdoors, walking, boating, gardening, and travel.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am open and honest, and will be with you.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Grief, Racial Identity, Family Conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Career Counseling, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Gender Identity / Transgender, Weight Loss, Thinking Disorders, Social Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Mood Disorders, Infertility, Emotional Disturbance, Codependency, Caregivers, Agoraphobia, Adoption, Life Transition, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Women’s Issues, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+, Military / Veteran

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing