About Me

My name is Karen Byrd. I have a life long LOVE for the outdoors and nature! When I am not in the office, I spend the majority of my time outside, gardening, bird watching, hiking, fishing, camping, traveling and skiing. I also enjoy time spent crocheting and beading, This is my dog Tucker. His favorite past times are sun naps, sniffing out critters on our daily adventures together, and cross country skiing with my husband of 19 years. I am the mama of two beautiful humans, two cats, eight chickens, five fish and three hermit crabs.

Professionally, I enjoy supporting client’s on their journey to better health. I am experienced in working with client’s who are dealing with significant grief, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Psychology and a Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. I am certified in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy levels 1 and 2.

About Coorie Lintu Counseling

Coorie is an old Scottish word, typically used as a verb that means to nestle or cuddle in, to get cozy. It is often said as, “coorie in or coorie doon”, to find warmth and comfort in harsh weather. Lintu is the Finnish word for Byrd. My husband’s family immigrated to America in the early 1900’s. Their Finnish surname was Lintula, meaning flock of birds. Today we use the surname Byrd.

Coorie Lintu Counseling has been cultivated from the knowledge and wisdom that I have acquired through my 20 plus years as a mental health counselor. First and foremost, it comes from having had the honor and privilege of supporting and working with some of the most resilient, kind, and inspiring human beings, my past and present clients. The education and trainings I have participated in and completed, also lead and shape me, as well as, my own personal growth and healing experiences.

My goal is to create a safe space for client’s to heal from emotional wounds, grieve losses, learn how to better love and care for themselves, and to move forward in their lives, living well.