Karen is the Clinical Director and owner. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor specializing in individual, and family therapy. She maintains her private practice in Woodbridge, Virginia. With over 20 years experience as a professional counselor, and as a graduate of Marymount University specializing in Psychological Services/Counseling, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are trauma, crisis, abusive behaviors, life issues, mood disorders, codependency.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session my goal is to hear what the clients needs are and the best ways to meet those needs. This will involve Karen asking questions and also gathering information from the client. Part of the goal of the first session is also building rapport with the client.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked in the counseling field for the past 27 years, Karen has a wide range of strengths that she brings into the counseling room. This would include the ability to establish rapport rather quickly with adolescents and adults. It also includes listening well, identifying goals, and providing a warm and inviting space for the client to process whatever their needs may be.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Karen is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

About Karen R. Hobbs