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Hi! I'm Karen, I'm an LCSW based in California and licensed in California and Illinois. I received my Masters from Loyola University Chicago, and have been practicing as a therapist for 6 years. My passion is helping young adults address and cope with past trauma, as well as managing the issues of day to day life that come with figuring out how to balance work, social life, and other tasks of adulthood.
In our first session, we'll go through introductions and a quick overview of important policies. From there, we'll discuss the concerns bringing you to therapy as described in your intake questionnaire, as well as your goals for treatment.
In session, I provide a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere focused on you. I tend to let my clients lead with the concern they'd like to discuss that day in session, though I'm also willing to suggest past subjects that have arisen if you don't have something on your mind for the day. I bring humor to sessions when appropriate and I welcome laughter in the therapy space.
I love working with young adults who are finding their place in the world, and particularly those who may have struggled with trauma to come to that place.
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Cash - $110 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Person-centered (Rogerian)
The foundation of my practice is centered in providing you a space for non-judgment and empathy, encouraging you to share your story and start to recognize the impact of past experiences.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have done additional training in TF-CBT and have successfully used this approach to help those who have experienced trauma recognize the impact that it has had on their thought patterns, self-concept, and behaviors. Together, we work to gently identify and change any thought patterns and behaviors that are not serving you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I also incorporate CBT interventions in my practice when appropriate to encourage you to identify thought patterns and behaviors that don't support your goals, and help to identify different ways of approaching a situation or different behaviors to help meet those goals.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 7, 2026
Upon getting acquainted with my provider, I found she was organized, goal oriented, kind, understanding, patient, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
February 8, 2026
Karen has created a safe space for me. I’ve never felt judged. I feel heard and understood. I’m so grateful for the support and highly recommend her!
July 23, 2025
Karen is wonderful! After trying to find the right therapist for me (it really is like dating), I almost gave up but so glad I didn't. Karen truly listens to you and offers helpful solutions to problems. She remembers what you said in last sessions and offers helpful connections. She is also very warm, authentic, and open-minded, all qualities I really appreciate in a therapist. She's helped me make a lot of revelations so far and I look forward to continuing our relationship.