Kari Snelson, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 19 years in practice

Kari Snelson offers practical, evidence-informed support for people facing relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.00000878 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1336263458 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Kari

Kari Snelson offers practical, evidence-informed support for people facing relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 19 years of practice. Kari focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s hardest for them.

She helps people sort through relationship and intimacy concerns, and supports those coping with grief, addiction, or major life changes. Work often centers on improving daily routines like sleep and eating, managing anger, and addressing obsessive or compulsive behaviors.

Background and approach

Kari draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward concrete change. She uses clear, direct conversation to identify patterns, set realistic goals, and practice new skills between meetings. Sessions can also address career stress, multicultural concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity.

With experience supporting people through postpartum depression, dissociation, cancer-related stress, and first responder issues, Kari adapts her approach to each person’s history and needs. She aims to help people regain a sense of control and and improve day-to-day functioning. Her background as a Colorado LCSW and a clinical social worker informs a practical approach rooted in real-world problem solving.

Kari encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy to recognize that courage is part of change, and she works at a steady pace toward clearer goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kari lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care

Many people find it helpful to use brief, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Cognitive-focused work helps identify thinking patterns that affect mood and relationships and offers concrete ways to test new perspectives. Behavioral strategies aim to establish routines and habits that improve sleep, eating, and daily functioning, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that best fit those needs. This collaborative process means approaches can shift over time as goals change or new concerns arise.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or shorter, written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or treatment schedules while still working on meaningful change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kari address in sessions?

She helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and ADHD.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Sessions use evidence-informed techniques and straightforward conversation to identify patterns and try new skills. The work is practical and goal-oriented with opportunities for practice between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kari has 19 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports people through complex challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and lists clinical social work credentials as part of her background.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and scheduling.

How do I begin working with Kari?

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