Karl Pretzer, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

Karl Pretzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of Benedictine University, where he earned a B.A. in Social Sciences and Secondary Education and later completed an M.S. in Clinical Psychology. He also holds a Professional Educator License (PEL), is a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, a Level II Reiki Practitioner, and is EMDR-trained.

Before becoming a therapist, Karl spent 17 years coaching soccer professionally and taught high school for several years. He integrates evidence-based approaches into his work, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness-based interventions, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Karl believes every person’s story deserves to be heard. He is committed to being present, accessible, and supportive of those he serves, using a client-centered approach that meets each individual where they are and helps them explore and process their experiences within a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment.

In his free time, Karl enjoys spending time with his three sons and family, practicing yoga, working out, road cycling, reading, and learning new things.