Karen is a licensed mental health counselor and acupuncture physician, as well as a Master Certified Addiction Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. For over a decade she has been helping people heal from complex trauma, addictions, and the emotional and relationship struggles that prevent individuals from leading fulfilling lives.
Karen believes lasting recovery and personal growth are made possible by practicing self-compassion, identifying core values, and building on inner resiliency. In practice, she uses a range of techniques including psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, interpersonal, and creative therapies and teaches mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills to help clients reconnect with their inner strength, rebuild relationships, and create a life that feels authentic and balanced.
Her style emphasizes compassion, transparency, and collaboration and is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal. She works with teens, adults of all ages, and couples to achieve their therapy goals.
