KARPOS co-founder Kathryn Sprengel sitting on a beige couch.

KATHRYN SPRENGEL

KARPOS Co-Founder & Partner, LPC Associate (under the supervision of Beverly Ross, LPC-S)

M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University B.B.A. Economics & Public Administration, Baylor University

Certified Sex Therapy Associate through the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST) currently under consultation

Most of the people I work with are accomplished, capable, and used to solving hard problems—yet something in their marriage, their sex life, or their sense of self feels stuck in a way effort alone hasn’t fixed. My own background in finance and executive recruiting taught me that what starts in the boardroom rarely stays there: the same perfectionism and control that make someone excellent at work can be exactly what keeps them from feeling close to their spouse.

I work with individuals and couples on:

  • Sexual pain and dysfunction, including vaginismus, painful intercourse, and difficulties with arousal, desire, or performance.

  • Desire discrepancies, helping partners with mismatched libidos find their way back to each other without shame or blame.

  • Sexual communication and education, building the vocabulary and comfort most adults were never taught, so couples can talk about sex directly instead of avoiding it.

  • Infidelity and betrayal trauma, whether the work ahead is rebuilding trust or finding clarity about what comes next.

  • Sexual abuse and trauma recovery, supporting survivors in reclaiming a sense of safety and agency in their own bodies and relationships.

  • Women‘s sexuality and sexual health, addressing the concerns tied to women’s bodies, life stages, and experiences that too often go unspoken.

I see both individuals and couples, and welcome clients from every background. Many appreciate a faith-informed perspective on marriage and sexuality, which shapes my approach without ever being a requirement.

Outside of session, I enjoy reading historical fiction, gardening, and fitness. I frequently play board games with my husband and three children, using these moments to teach resilience.