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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Art Therapist based in California. I also have certification in substance use disorders. I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, utilizing integrative techniques which include CBT, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, psychodynamic, internal family systems and art therapy. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs. I understand how hard it can be to make the decision to work through difficulties. My goal is to help clients develop insight into their thinking and behavioral patterns by exploring the root causes of their anxiety, depression, or trauma and identify the underlying issues contributing to their distress. This process of self-discovery can be challenging, but it is also incredibly empowering.
From the first session, clients will feel heard and supported. It is my belief that the single most important factor in therapy is having great rapport. So I strive to make clients feel very comfortable, building a foundation of trust and compassion.
As a psychotherapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe empathy is a crucial component of effective therapy, and I strive to understand my clients’ perspectives and experiences without judgment.
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, mood disorders, grief and interpersonal relationships. I also see clients who are going through difficult transitions in their lives and need some assistance in processing their experience. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs.
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I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, utilizing integrative techniques which include CBT, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, psychodynamic, internal family systems and art therapy. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs.
5 ratings with written reviews
January 1, 2026
Karen is one of the best therapists I have talked to in a long time, I am extremely grateful for her.
October 15, 2025
Karen is the best, I can't put into words how helpful she's been to me. It feels like gossipping with a girlfriend. She makes me feel so comfortable and not judged. She will be honest and direct with me in a kind way, and she makes me dig deeper into my actions and thoughts. I leave our sessions feeling so much lighter and am so happy I found her.
June 20, 2025
I've been seeing Karen a while. She's kind, empathetic, empowering and thoughtful. Helped me through a lot. Thank you!