Karla Bullock, LCSW

Biography

Addictions and Behavioral Health Therapist

I’m Karla, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals from all walks of life — including veterans, hospice patients, and those facing mental health or addiction challenges in both medical and correctional settings. 

I earned my degree from the UW–Madison School of Social Work and am passionate about helping people understand their emotional patterns and reconnecting with their inner strengths. My therapeutic approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to meet your unique needs. 

Together, we can explore and build practical tools to support you in areas such as grief, stress, substance use and relapse prevention, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, mindset shifts, coping strategies, self-talk, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, grounding, self-compassion, and healthy communication. 

Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dogs, staying active, and spending quality time with my family. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and experiences. You matter — and I’m here to help you remember that. 

Specialties

• Substance use
• Relapse Prevention
• Behavior Chain Analysis
• Change Talk/Motivational Interviewing
• Communication for Effectiveness
• Identifying Strengths and Qualities
• Negative Self Talk
• Problematic and New Ways of Thinking
• Sleep Hygiene

Types of Therapy

• CBT
• DBT
• Harm Reduction
• Psychotherapy
• Person-Centered Therapy

Who I Work With

• Adults with substance use and mental health issues