Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Karen Batt
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California as well as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska. I also have a PhD in International Psychology from the Chicago School. I have 15 years of experience as a therapist, and 15 years previous to that teaching coping skills and working in group homes with adolescents that struggled emotionally. I strive to provide a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, non-judgmental space for personal exploration, emotional vulnerability, and growth. Additionally, I am committed to offering LGBTQ+-affirming care. I utilize a variety of modalities to provide an experience that is tailored to each person and their stage of life. My desire is that you find a calm, strength-based, and client-centered experience each time you meet with me.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session, you can expect a warm, calm environment in which to get to start to get to know each other. I want to understand what brings you to therapy and collaboratively build a plan that will guide our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I approach therapy with the understanding that each person is unique, with unique experiences. that deserves individualized and responsive care. I explore with you your strengths and empower you to develop ways to use them to overcome obstacles you may be facing.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma and those that struggle with anxiety, panic, or other strong emotion. Additionally, life is full of transitions, and it is my pleasure to walk with you during those that are challenging. I am positioned to assist you not only to discover more about yourself, your strengths, and your resilience, but also help you to strengthen relationships.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Grief
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Nebraska
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Cash - $175 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized CBT throughout my career due to the amount of research showing its effectiveness for many people.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
My passion for culture and how culture impacts our thoughts and beliefs led me to ensure it became a big part of my practice when I went back to school in 2020 and earned a PhD in International Psychology. This learning opportunity provided me with insights into how my culture impacts my practice as providing me insight into how to better assist those who are part of cultures other than my own grow.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
It is another well-researched modality that has been shown to assist many people. It is particularly helpful for those who struggle with intense emotions and self-destructive behaviors.
Trauma Informed Care
I have taken an extended number of trainings on trauma and the many ways it impacts our lives. I provide trauma-informed care, tailoring my approach and therapeutic modalities to best meet each client's unique needs and circumstances.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
For some clients, brief and targeted support is most effective, and I utilize a solution-focused approach to address certain goals.