Fowler Counseling & Consultation Services

03/31/2025

As mentioned a few weeks ago, after 10 years in Monument Square I moved my practice to 643 Bodey Circle, Suite 100 here in Urbana. I really enjoyed my space in Monument Square but with all the wonderful growth of downtown it really wasn't conducive to the therapy process to continue in that office. In the new space we have parking and a private entrance that we believe will further enhance our services to you! Here is a peak at our new office. We are currently accepting new clients and would love to see you in our new office soon!

03/03/2025

We are officially relocated in our new space! New office location is 643 Bodey Circle, Unit 100, Urbana, Ohio 43078. Phone number is the same. Follow the signs! We will post pictures of the new space in a few days! Looking forward to providing services in the new location!

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02/17/2025

My office is open today (February 17). Please text me if you need to do a virtual appointment otherwise travel safely for your appointment today!

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09/18/2024

At the Bundy Health Fair today!

11/23/2023

09/26/2023

Honda Associates: I have recently completed my credentialing with Spring Health! Spring Health is now managing your Employee Assistance Program! Please reach out to your Admin for instructions on how to access this service. I am offering in person appointments only (no telehealth) through the Spring Health program. I look forward to continuing to serve Honda Associates and their families!

09/13/2023

Attending the Bundy Health Fair today!

05/01/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out this article I wrote for my local paper.

Sometimes it is difficult for an individual to know when to ask for help. How does one tell the difference between normal day to day struggles that can be worked through and when one should seek professional guidance. It is natural to reach out to people with whom we trust but sometimes those individuals do not have the skills necessary to help us work through a challenging situation. Sometimes even when we recognize that, we may still be hesitant to call on a professional for a variety of reasons. In spite of concerted efforts to destigmatize mental health issues the stigma remains for some. For some individuals the thought of talking to a stranger can be overwhelming and scary. Some individuals fear being labeled “crazy.” Others have simply avoided directly facing the difficulties so long that they fear opening that door with all that is built up behind it.
Modern technology has opened up access to information in just about everything. There is a YouTube video on how to fix just about any household item. Many articles and even books on dealing with issues like depression or anxiety are available online. Lately there has been an upsurge in videos on platforms like Tik Tok presented by peers struggling with issues as well as some “professionals.” While these videos can be informative, people need to have some caution about the source of the information and how it applies to their particular situation. There may be pieces of the information that resonate with an individual but it does not take into account the totality of the issue. It is important to seek a more thorough assessment with a licensed professional if you have concerns about your mental health condition. An assessment with a licensed clinician will help clarify your concerns and offer recommendations for the best course of treatment. Do not delay taking the first step to set an appointment as there may be a delay in scheduling as the demand for services remains high.
Fowler Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC, is here to help. Our licensed clinicians have a combined experience of over 60 years treating a variety of issues including but not limited to trauma, depression, and anxiety. We offer primarily in person services and some limited telephonic therapy when appropriate. In addition to therapy services, we offer consultation and training resources. We are happy to meet with you to discuss mental health training or support needs as well as critical incident stress management specifically designed for your organization

01/16/2023

Welcome Beth! As a Practicum Student, Beth's primary role is observation and supervised interactions. She will join sessions with your permission only. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask!

Elizabeth Salmonowicz is an online Clinical Counseling student with University of Mary. She is here for her Practicum this spring semester. You may see her on Mondays or Tuesdays observing and assisting.
Elizabeth normally goes by "Beth," and grew up in the Logan County area with her parents and five siblings. She loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Luna.
Beth plans to go into private practice and eventually earn a Doctorate in Counselor Education.
"I am so grateful for this opportunity to learn from Karen and be a part of this community." -Beth

11/24/2022

Blessings for a Happy Thanksgiving!

09/15/2022

Greetings from Bundy Baking Solutions Health Fair!

05/12/2022

May is Mental Health Month. Below are some helpful hints in securing services for yourself or a loved one.

We continue to see a very high demand for outpatient behavioral health services going into 2022. We are working hard to answer those demands and recognize that individuals can become frustrated with lack of immediate availability for services. It can also be difficult to navigate one’s insurance or to find services specific to one’s needs. We want to take an opportunity to share some information that we hope is helpful in searching for behavioral health services.

First and foremost if you believe you need to seek services don’t delay in starting the process! Wait times for most practices can be up to a month or more so getting your name on the waiting list or setting an appointment – even if it is a month out is better than not doing anything. If you have commercial insurance reach out to them and get a list of providers in your area. A clinician contracted with insurance will have been vetted by the insurance company. They can give you a list of providers who are more likely to meet your specific needs. If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit, if appropriate, you can get an authorization for services through them and be referred to a therapist. This program is confidential and can offer as few as 3 or as many as 6 sessions that are no cost to you. If you have a Medicaid plan or Medicare you can contact the member number on your card. Our local community mental health providers are able to offer those services to you. There are some private providers who also have contracts with these plans and contacting the member number should get you a list of any provider accepting your plan. Sliding fee scales are generally offered through community mental health programs rather than in the private sector. Private offices are not eligible for subsidies that are available to community mental health centers. Our office will consider a sliding fee with individuals but it is rare. Some primary care offices have behavioral health services on site so always check with your primary care physician to see if this is an option.

Finally, a word about the therapy process at Fowler Counseling & Consultation Services. Our services are individualized and designed to be relatively time limited based on your needs. We work collaboratively with you to help you resolve the issues that brought you into service. We can work closely with your primary care physician or psychiatrist to ensure integration. The primary modality of treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but we offer Biofeedback and EMDR if appropriate. We are offering face to face as well as telephonic services and we are currently accepting new clients. Please contact us at 937-631-0257 or visit our website at www.karenfowlerlpccs.com for additional information about all the services we provide.