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About Karen

Karen is a licensed marriage and family therapist, which is a  mental health professional who is trained to understand individual problems within the context of their relationships, from a bio-psycho-social perspective. 

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Karen obtained her Master's of Arts from the University of San Diego, in Marriage and Family Therapy, and her Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from DePaul University.  Karen has a wide range of of experience in mental health issues.

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Karen's approach is one of open curiosity and genuine interest. Karen's goal is to share in your journey and help you discover insight into struggles that feel life-long. With this insight, you can begin to unravel these struggles together, to create the lasting change you desire. 

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Therapeutic Style
I draw from a variety of the following therapeutic approaches, tailoring our work to best suit your unique needs and goals.

  • Mindfulness-based techniques

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Person-centered therapy

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma

  • Ego State Therapy for dissociation 

  • Culturally Sensitive

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Typical Clients I Work With:

  • Adults seeking personal growth and self-discovery

  • Health care professionals with burnout

  • Individuals impacted by military combat

  • Adults facing relationship challenges 

  • Survivors of abuse and sexual violence 

  • Young adults managing identity & self-esteem

  • Adults working through childhood trauma or abuse

  • Caregivers coping with stress and family issues

  • Those experiencing existential concerns 

  • Individuals working through cultural identity 

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