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I believe in a person's ability to grow and as a clinician, the experience of guiding another in the process of growth, is invigorating and has fueled my passion for over 40 years in the helping professions. Seeking outside guidance takes courage and is a valuable strength. I am able to help you to discover your self-defeating patterns and use your courage and strengths to develop new behaviors and strategies that bring you fulfillment and reach your goals.
I use the first session to begin to establish a rapport while conducting the necessary assessment to ensure that I understand your unique experiences, why you are seeking help, and what you hope to get out of the therapy relationship.
Quote by Tao Te Ching: "When the student is ready the teacher will appear." This has been my experience personally and professionally. If you are ready for change, please reach out.
My experience has enabled me to work with a multitude of issues and traumas such as childhood abuse, family dysfunction, grief and loss, military service, substance abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, marriage, with varying ages and cultural backgrounds. I use techniques as appropriate for a holistic approach of mind and body.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This approach combines CBT with metaphor and somatic techniques to help with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related symptoms.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Helpful with unraveling core and irrational beliefs along with CBT thought stopping and thought replacement and cognitive restructuring techniques for improving quality of life functioning with most mental health disorders.
Somatic
An important part of therapy is learning to become more resilient and self-sooth especially for anxious, compulsive, and trauma related symptoms.
6 ratings with written reviews
October 15, 2025
Insightful, well versed, warm individual. I look forward to my time shared with her.
October 14, 2025
Karen is the most knowledgeable therapist I've ever worked with. She knows how to help you find the root causes of deep issues, and offers multiple routes of how to tackle those issues. It's obvious how much she cares about your healing journey having a successful outcome; and she has the knowledge to guide you. I'm so grateful that I found her.
September 24, 2025
I feel really heard and validated speaking with her and she helps keep me motivated. I really appreciate that