Kari Keller Becker, Ph.D.

• Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• Graduate Certificate – Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• B.A., Psychology, Criminology & Law Studies, Marquette University

• Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, No. 37209

I take an overarching feminist and person-centered approach to therapy. I draw from relational-cultural therapy (RCT) and emotion-focused techniques. My interests include issues impacting women, identity development and expression, trauma and sexual assault, relationship issues, and family of origin concerns.

When it comes to multiculturalism and diversity, I am constantly stretching and growing. I continuously challenge myself to recognize the way I am impacted by my environment, and furthermore how my environment is impacted by me and my identities. As general practice, I especially try to take note of the privileges I carry and how I am using my power. It has been amazing for me to engage in this process with others who hold different identities. As a feminist, I am especially passionate about gender identity and expression and have provided a number of trainings on gender and issues impacting women, such as sexual assault and domestic violence. I also care deeply about working with clients on issues related to sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and ability.

I take a feminist approach in my supervision and clinical work, which can be strongly characterized by a focus on the relationship, culture, and power. I strive to empower supervisees to take ownership of their supervision and growth, and I enjoy walking alongside them on this journey. Supervisory sessions with me are often rich with discussions of culture, specifically with attention to our privileged identities. I believe cultural context is paramount to our understanding of ourselves as well as our clients. I focus supervision sessions on the supervisee as a whole person, not just a clinician, and conversations tend to be informal, genuine, reflective, and respectful. There is also usually a lot of laughter!