Daniel Karlow, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Family conflict
Grief and loss
Attachment work

About Daniel

Daniel Karlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing family conflict, grief and loss, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, burnout from caregiving or helping professions, and life changes that leave them unsure what’s next.

Clients meet with him to talk through anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy problems, and issues with self-esteem. He also supports people navigating ADHD, communication difficulties, blended family stress, and concerns tied to adoption or foster care.

His approach centers on clear, practical conversation. Daniel uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He draws on client-centered methods to focus sessions around the person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to notice thoughts and test new behaviors.

Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. Daniel listens for patterns that show up in work, parenting, and close relationships. When relevant, he works with people who experience vicarious trauma from helping abused or traumatized children and with caregivers facing chronic stress.

He asks about what matters most to the client and crafts a plan that fits their situation. The emphasis is on practical steps - small changes people can use between sessions to manage stress and make clearer choices. Daniel works in English and practices in Pennsylvania.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. In online sessions this can mean mapping relationship triggers and practicing different ways of responding. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and pace, with the therapist using reflective listening to clarify what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Daniel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps in real life and adjust the plan as work proceeds.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for those juggling work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can also use online conversations to practice new skills between sessions and to track progress on concrete goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with family conflict, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress related to caregiving or helping professions.

How would he approach someone feeling stuck in life?

He uses conversational, goal-focused work. Daniel draws on attachment ideas, client-centered listening, CBT techniques, and mindfulness to identify patterns and try small practical changes.

What is his professional background?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with people on family, trauma, grief, and related concerns, including support for those who experience vicarious trauma.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and provides services within that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.