Here you can find appreciations given to Karen for her work, as well as appreciations from Karen to some of the special people in her life and work.

Testimonials

Karen mentioned to me our first session together that her approach is "easy and fun". With her gentle guidance, I have moved beyond levels that I even knew were possible within myself. All along the way, as she told me in the beginning and has reminded me throughout my/our journey, it has been easy and fun. I continue to look forward and be thankful for our time/work together.

Carey-Austin, Texas

Working with Karen for the last few months has helped me to move beyond and repair some of my setbacks from the past and to create the present and future that I desire. I’ve learned how to speak the truth about what I really want in life and make this clear to myself and other people. I have recently manifested the “perfect job” and now I am happy to say that I am fully living out my dreams.

Kimberly, Austin

I have been to several therapists and this is the first time I learned something applicable, something that was easy to use in my daily life.

Liz, Austin

When I met Karen, I was in a sad place and I couldn't imagine myself happy outside of what I had just lost. Over the course of meeting and sharing with her, and with the Learning to Love Yourself Group she hosted, I slowly gained back my love for myself, my sense of humor, my appreciation for my surroundings and my blessings. It was VERY up and down for awhile but in retrospect, I can see now how at each peak I moved closer and closer to what I wanted more than anything: a meaningful and intimate relationship with a man whom I love and who loves me back, who makes me feel good, who appreciates me, and whom I am proud of. That is seriously what Karen helped me "order" one day during a group session. Though I went on many dates and experienced several true disappointments, today, I am with a man who is everything I ordered and more. We completely adore each other and there are no doubts.

Betsy, Austin

Karen has a unique ability to see how what is happening in the moment ties in with the big picture, helping me put into perspective any issue that comes up. She really "walks the walk" of conscious living, which gives her the confidence to effectively coach others.

Maria Merloni, Life Coach in Douglas, MA

Karen's services have been very beneficial to me in many aspects of my life. She is very intuitive and always sincere in her approach. Every time we meet together, I leave with feelings of love and hope. Karen reminded me that positivity and a good life go hand in hand.

Mindy, Austin

Karen is more than just a therapist. She provides a place where we can be our true selves, work on our relationship, and feel safe. We look forward to our meetings knowing that when we are having our relationship troubles she helps us and when thigs are good she assists in making things even better. We have noticed a big difference both in our relationship and in how we live our lives since we started working with Karen. We better understand each other and ourselves, and that helps us live our lives the way we want to rather than as victims of circumstance. We plan to work with her for a long time and continue to grow and learn!

Matt and Brandy, Austin

Karen is a gift! Her guidance always comes from a place of truth and love. For me, Karen's positive and playful energy create a space in which it feels safe to explore new possibilities. She offers feedback while honoring a person's unique experience. I am so grateful to her.

Carolyn, Austin

I interviewed five to six therapists/Life Coaches for about two weeks and once I met Karen, I knew right away she was the right fit for me. My life was on the way to disaster and because of Karen, I am now happily married, a great mother and have followed my dream of having my own photography business. Karen has taught me to LOVE myself more and more each day which results in total happiness.

Jennifer, Austin

"After a very short time talking with Karen, I was able to find a way to work through a painful life situation that had eluded me for a long time.  I was discouraged and frustrated when I called Karen but, after just one session I had enough clarity to know the right direction to take to get exactly what I want and deserve in life."

Leza, Austin 

Karen Thompson creates a warm, welcome environment for creating a spring board for new thought processes that might never have entered my mind.  She was instrumental in helping me to transition into new directions, establish boundaries, set limits, and explore my true purpose.  I found that I was in a befuddled, floundering stance when I met Karen, but with her coaching, I left with drive and inspired forward movement that is liberating. 

Deborah, Austin

Karen, just weeks after completing your 10 week "Attracting Genuine Love" series this spring I met an amazing guy and we are creating a conscious, loving relationship. I can honestly say that because of the work I did in the group I am doing relationship differently this time and loving it. Thanks for all that you do and all that you are. Austin is blessed to have you!

Carrie, Austin

Your [Conscious Living] pearls are simple and beautiful.  After reading this one I sat down and loved myself for something I hadn't; and what do you know, a string of effortless manifestations started up within hours.  I love this stuff!  One part of me that I often don't love is my forgetter.  I forget how incredible and simple it is to love myself, and when I "can't" do that, to love myself for not being able to love myself!

Skip, Tokyo

I keep realizing how many tools you shared with me...I want you to know that I draw from your coaching on a daily basis!  I thank you again!  

Kim, Brownsville

Karen taught me to believe that I deserved happiness and that I had the power to create happiness by making choices that were right for me.

Dianne, Rancho Viejo

Just a note to say I really enjoyed hearing you speak at Friday's eWomen luncheon.  It was the most whimsical presentation I've seen, it was wonderful!
 
Judy, Austin

Through our work together I've realized the importance of creating a life that fulfills me mentally, spiritually, and emotionally in all areas of my life.  As a result, I am more open to inviting more loving and compassionate people into my life; my career, my friendships and personal relationships are deepr and more meaningful and rewarding.  Thanks, Karen! 

Jamelyn, New York

We are both very excited about the changes that are occuring in our lives now.  We have you to thank for all of this.  Because of your wisdom, knowledge and experience of how to handle our crisis, we all finished victorious.  Thank you, thank you, thank you dear Karen.  

Craig, Harlingen

As a result of working with you in coaching & therapy I have created a more harmonious relationship with my partner & with other people in my life. I have also created a more harmonious relationship with myself, & with life. Most importantly, your very life has been the best teaching of all. You are a living example of the tools you teach. I remember telling my partner when we were first working with you that even if we just sat in the room with you for an hour in silence, we'd still be getting our full money's worth.

Randy, Harlingen

Karen has been a total god send for our relationship. With us both coming from traumatic childhoods and stepping into several land mines along the way, we needed to find somebody to help us "get it together". It was not about crying and venting and looking for a "miracle pill to cure and forget all", she showed us a whole new way of life and how to look at life. we were taught how to think and look at problems as well as handle them. After being introduced to "THE SECRET" by Rhonda Byrne via Karen, we were taught that we no longer have to have the short end of the stick in life. We could indeed start a new "childhood" and finally put behind the trauma we have both dealt with. We still step on a lot of rocks but it is nice to know we have a life coach to help us take those rocks off between our toes. I highly recommend Karen for a life coach as well as her workshops she occasionally holds, she will give you a whole new respect for life and how to handle what ever gets thrown in your face along the way. We continue to go to her as it is good maintenance for growth.................I finally understand, it is not too late to have a happy childhood.
We appreciate you Karen and cannot thank you enough

Barry and Donna

I participated in Karen's manifestation course last summer and right away I began to complete my journey of developing playshops to help people experience more joy in their lives. Karen created a safe, compassionate, stimulating environment in which I could easily examine what was impeding my manifestion of what I really wanted to do. She combined concise, pertinent information with gentle questioning, totally present listening, and non-intrusively offered choices. Using her many gifts she created a great atmosphere for all who participated to do what was best for them. If you really want to do something, but something you don't know you don't know is in your way, make the time and contact Karen.

Love, Light, Laughter, Choose Joy First!
Zarchian, Austin, TX

APPRECIATIONS FROM KAREN

I wish to share my deep appreciation for the amazing creativity and open-hearted, generous spirits of my teachers, Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks.  Katie, I appreciate you in this moment for your genius for dancing gracefully with whatever shows up and your laser-sharp, powerful feedback.  Gay, I so appreciate your big, expansive, heart-centered teaching style and your outreageous sense of humor.  Thanks to you both for sharing what you know with me and for being in my life.

I appreciate my new Austin friends, Gabriela and Kenya Masala at www.SourceConsultingGroup.com for their welcoming spirits and their deep commitment to living and playing fully in their respective geniuses.  Rock on!

I appreciate the genius of Evan Lange at www.evanlange.com for his skillful, patient and loving way of working collaboratively with me to create my essence-inspired graphics, identity and website. 

I appreciate the photographic genius of Michelle Podell  who is responsible for the beautiful new photos on my website.  Thank you, Michelle, for your genius for being in flow as you captured my esssence in our photo shoots.   And, I appreciate you for being a co-conspirator of conscious living here in Austin!

I am so grateful for the assistance of webmaster Reed Iwami of www.WorldWebResources.com who has really showed for me as I have re-formatted and upgraded my website. Reed's patience and his supreme kindness have been a blessing to this whole rather lengthy process. Thank you, Reed!

Deep gratitude is given to Anne Sagendorph-Moon of www.beyondbusinessasusual.com, my business coach and friend, for her over-delivery of very useful and practical teachings about how to make money and sustain permanent prosperity. Anne, my new site is based on what you have shared and I appreciate your generosity in sharing all that you know with your students. Big hug!