Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Health/Medical Issues, Women's Issues and 9 more.
(she/her)
My name is Karen Johnson and I am a licensed clinical social worker that has a vast array of professional and personal experience. I am a graduate of Temple University and have close to 20 years of experience working with mostly adults, but several years of working with children and adolescents early in my career. I strongly believe, you know yourself best and would like to work with you in a collaborative fashion. I see each client as a whole person that encompasses the mind, body and spirit. I use an eclectic approach in my work using a variety of tools such as mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation and other mind and body-based techniques. You are your own expert and I can help you facilitate change and growth in your daily life.
During our first session, we will go over your initial intake and why you are choosing to engage in therapy. We also will explore if we are a good therapeutic match and what you would like to get out of the therapeutic process.
My greatest strengths as a provider are active listening, warmth and authenticity. I also provide mindful and relaxation techniques to use in between sessions to promote wellness. I also love to give psychoeducation to my clients so that they gain a broader understanding of their concerns.
Clients who would best work with me are those working through life transitions, work/life balance, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma and health concerns.
Other specialties
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Mind-body approach
I believe strongly in the mind body approach within the therapeutic process. I use techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation and other mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms.
Grief Therapy
There is no timeline to grief. We learn to integrate grieving into our daily lives. I have a trauma-based approach to grief. I also have specialized training and personal experience with survivors of suicide.
Trauma Informed Care
In my many years of practice, I have worked with a large percentage of clients who have experienced some form of trauma through their lifespans.
Eclectic
I incorporate multiple modalities and my own personal experiences to have a collaborative journey on how to best help you work through your daily stressors.
15 ratings with written reviews
April 15, 2026
Karen is easy to talk to and gives very good feedback and advice.
April 2, 2026
Karen really understands what I’m going through. She is very warm and kind and patient with me. My sessions don’t feel clinical which helps because I’m dealing with so many chronic illnesses. I look forward to talking with her.
February 26, 2026
Wonderful! Warm, understanding, caring and over all a fantastic first session. Will be working with again!