LCSW, 40 years of experience
New to Grow
With over four decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Karen Chambre helps people listen to their inner voice and move in the direction that resonates with them. Recognizing that each person's psychological, biological, and neurological makeup, family background, culture, and life experiences are unique, she strives to create a non-judgmental space. Her goal is to help clients identify limiting patterns and empower them to move forward.
I open the session by asking if they have been in therapy before and what it was like for them. I also invite them to ask any questipns about me or the type therapy i do. Then I ask them what is bringing to therapy st thr ptrsent time. They start discussing why they csme to therapy. The focus is on them. I might sdk some clstifying questions so i understand, i am an active therapist if they need help talking but I never tell people what to do unless they are a danger to themselves or others.
i am veru empathic and try to cater to the pt needs. If something is too hard for them to talk about i am respectful. I like to understand the meaning certain situations or people have to them which helps me learn about them. i try to help them discuss what is important to them and let them lead the conversation. If i see something is important for them to hear i will take a guess at whats going on and i tell them to think about if that is right or not.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from young children to older adults, addressing a wide range of issues. I help clients explore their biological, neurological, and psychological well-being. I support individuals in self-discovery by helping them identify their feelings and passions. Clients are welcome to share their creative works, such as writing, music, movies, art, or dreams, to foster understanding and explore their challenges.
The focus is on helping clients address current struggles by exploring how past experiences have contributed to these issues. Help the client work through and express emotions to see they may not need to use ways of coping in the past;
I employ an empathetic approach to couples counseling, focusing on fostering deep understanding and connection between partners. My practice centers on exploring unmet needs and relationship irritants, examining their individual meanings and impact on the couple's dynamic.
This can be done with either the parent or child, individually. Games, drawing, writing, or any expressive tools can be utilized. The main focus is to identify themes within the play and discuss them with the children, exploring how these themes relate to relevant issues.
Clients actively engage in becoming present and acknowledging discomfort. Through this process, they gain a heightened awareness of challenges, which facilitates their journey toward more fulfilling and satisfying results.