LIMHP, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavioral health program leadership across private practice, healthcare, and virtual platforms. My work has impacted over 50,000 clients, helping individuals, families, and organizations, strengthen mental wellness through individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth counseling, and employee assistance program (EAP) services. I have provided care to clients, addressing challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress, and life transitions. Key achievements include: Led program development and quality assurance for outpatient and geriatric mental health programs. Built strategic telehealth partnerships with national EAP providers to expand virtual care access. Integrated creative therapy methods through my Fine Arts background, especially for youth and trauma survivors. Supervised and mentored early-career clinicians to elevate care quality and professional growth. Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Tennessee. I’m passionate about empowering people to reclaim their mental wellness — and helping organizations design safe, supportive, and effective mental health programs.
Karen will bring to the table personalized, compassionate mental health support grounded in trauma-informed care, creative counseling, and remote therapy services. Karen brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families, and professionals navigate life’s challenges with strength and hope. Thorough evaluations to tailor a treatment plan that fits your specific needs to target goals that are reasonable and appropriate.
I bring to the table a creative eclectic approach to help a person to feel, think and to live freer than what they were before starting therapy. I also bring a tailored treatment plan that targets goals that are achievable and effective that are measurable and that you see results in recovery. The key to the most effective therapy is the connection and once the connection is there a person makes more progress.
I love to work with people that are willing and wanting to have a cohesive workable professional and personable relationship. My part is to guide you and to find ways that are effective in helping you gain new insights, awareness and techniques that can help you. The client's part is having them do the work with tools and resources to help them grow and heal.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health. It is based on the premise that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions influence our actions. CBT aims to help individuals: Identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns Develop coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult situations Change behaviors that contribute to mental health problems Improve problem-solving skills CBT is an evidence-based therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. It is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client, where the therapist helps the client explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop strategies for change.
Attachment therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims to improve a person's ability to form healthy and secure relationships. It is based on the theory of attachment, which posits that early childhood experiences with caregiver's shape how individuals develop their attachment styles and interact with others later in life. Key Principles of Attachment Therapy: Attachment Theory: Explores how early experiences with caregivers influence attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized). Reparenting: Focuses on providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to help individuals re-experience and heal unresolved attachment issues. Play Therapy: Uses play to explore early experiences and develop coping mechanisms. Emotional Regulation: Teaches individuals strategies for managing emotions and building healthy relationships. Trauma Resolution: Addresses any traumatic experiences that may have contributed to attachment difficulties. Benefits of Attachment Therapy: Improved ability to form healthy and trusting relationships, Reduced anxiety and depression, Enhanced self-esteem and self-worth, Increased emotional regulation skills, and Improved communication and conflict resolution. Applications: Attachment therapy can be beneficial for individuals struggling with: Relationship difficulties, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Trauma, and Attachment insecurity.
When someone needs to add in the spiritual component into their lives to help them to heal from life's hardships, this approach can be integrated to become a healthier person of faith. This is more about spiritual healing with Christianity and not about religion sector.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that focuses on helping individuals process and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to traumatic experiences.