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About Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton
Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton is a licensed professional counseling supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, and licensed mental health counseling supervisor (LMHC-S) Florida. She also has a (MS) in Mental Health Counseling: Traumatology and a EdD. In Community Care Counseling: Traumatology. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of Empowerment & Counseling Firm, where she provides compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care rooted in both clinical excellence and spiritual support.
With a deep passion for helping individuals heal and transition into healthier ways of thinking, living, and believing, Dr. Karen specializes in working with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and recovery from human and sex trafficking. Her work is especially impactful for individuals who feel emotionally, mentally, or spiritually depleted and are seeking restoration and renewal.
Dr. Karen utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, delivered through a holistic framework that addresses the body, mind, soul, and spirit. She provides psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families, creating a safe, judgment-free space where healing and transformation can occur.
Dr. Karen is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients throughout their healing journey. Her mission is to empower individuals to grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and evolve into their healthiest and best selves—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Our Practice & Core Values
At Empowerment & Counseling Firm, we provide compassionate, professional, and evidence-based mental health counseling in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Our practice is grounded in a holistic approach to mental wellness, addressing the body, mind, soul, and spirit, while honoring each client’s personal journey, values, and belief system.
Led by Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton, LMHC (FL), LPC (TX), our practice integrates clinical expertise with spiritual-based counseling and trauma-informed care to support individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, emotional distress, trauma, and spiritual fatigue. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, human and sex trafficking recovery, suicidal ideation, and other mental and emotional challenges.
- Compassion & Dignity
- Holistic Healing
- Empowerment & Transformation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Hope & Restoration
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Empowerment & Counseling Firm provide?
Empowerment & Counseling Firm offers professional mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families, including treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We use evidence-based therapies within a holistic, trauma-informed framework.
Where are services offered?
Empowerment & Counseling Firm provides mental health counseling services in Texas and Florida. In-person and secure telehealth sessions are offered in Texas, and only telehealth session are offered in Florida. This flexible approach ensures accessible, confidential, and high-quality care from the comfort of your home.
Do you offer free consultations or telehealth services?
Yes. We offer a free consultation for first-time clients and provide convenient telehealth counseling services, making professional mental health care accessible, flexible, and supportive wherever you are.
Do you offer spiritual-based or Christian counseling?
Yes. For clients who desire it, we incorporate spiritual-based and Christian counseling principles alongside clinical therapeutic approaches, while always respecting each client’s personal beliefs, values, and comfort level.