Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent. Karen is skilled at helping adults of all ages who are dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and various life transitions and stressors. Karen understands that everyone’s needs are different; she takes the time to get to know each client as an individual. With many years of experience as a therapist, she has a versatile skillset, utilizing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and DBT Therapy. Karen is also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, which is an effective treatment for PTSD. If you are struggling to deal with the ongoing effects of trauma, Karen would love to help you find relief.
Expertise: | ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Asperger |
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