Karen McDougal
Hi! My name is Karen McDougal, I am a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with over 14 years of experience. My scope of practice includes general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc.) life adjustments/transitions, trauma informed therapy, familial conflicts, crisis intervention, career exploration and planning, and self esteem.
I have assisted in observations for functional behavioral analysis reports, data collection, and treatment recommendations for children with behavioral disturbances.
I have conducted crisis assessments, provided crisis interventions, created, and implemented treatment plans, and discharge plans; in a hospital setting, outpatient services, and in home agencies. As well as provided education: on parenting behavioral issues and healthy relationships. I have facilitated and co-facilitated social skills groups, a psycho-educational group on anger management, and healthy teen/pre-teen dating relationships. I have assisted in observations for functional behavioral analysis reports, data collection, and treatment recommendations for children with behavioral disturbances. Also worked with children, teens, and adults on career exploration and planning.
First session
What to expect from our first session, an introduction for both you and myself, my style, and the therapeutic relationship. I will eagerly answer any questions you have about the process, confidentiality, my experience and credentials. or any other initial concerns.
Strengths
I am a compassionate listener who wants to help you reach a happier, healthier, version of yourself, which hopefully we can figure out together.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are people looking for help in any area; stress management, depression, parenting, career, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or not even sure, I want to help you too. You may not even know, and just want to give therapy a try, I'm here for it.
Treatment methods
Supportive
I am a person centered therapist, you guide where we go and I will support you through the journey.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New JerseyLicense 37PC00474100