Karen Kessler
Hello. I'm Karen Kessler, a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various life challenges.
My greatest strength as a clinician is being present and attuned to your individual needs, utilizing clinical interventions, tools, and skills to address your specific concerns.
My background includes working in diverse inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, which has provided me with a solid foundation for addressing multiple mental health issues. I particularly enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, aging, grief and loss, health concerns, life/retirement transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
First session
Our first session will involve getting to know one another as we begin the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I will explore your current concerns, reasons for reaching out for help, and your goals for therapy. I will also address any of your questions about the therapeutic process. I look forward to us working together. Congratulations on taking this first important step!
Strengths
My greatest strength as a clinician is being present and attuned to your individual needs, utilizing clinical interventions, tools, and skills to address your specific concerns. I approach the therapeutic relationship with warmth, compassion, acceptance and a nonjudgmental attitude, creating a safe and supportive environment for your personal growth and healing.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, loss of a loved one, health concerns, retirement adjustments, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, difficult family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I use a integrated eclectic approach in therapy that draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. My top modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I believe in offering a flexible and inclusive approach to treatment, recognizing that every individual has unique needs. Building trust is a crucial part of developing a therapeutic relationship that empowers you to learn news skills and strategies in therapy.
Location
Virtual sessions