Karen Abato

(she, her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

LGBTQIA+, PTSD, and Substance Use / Addiction

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I have been in the mental health arena since 1995 and have worked with adults in community mental health, substance abuse treatment and private practice since 1999. I have Masters in Art Therapy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working in the LGBTQIA community, having developed a mental health program within an LGBTQ Center in 2018.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Through my work I have developed a person centered approach, with the recognition that trauma informed practice is a starting point or many people seeking treatment for mood disorders and substance abuse issues. For a lot of people seeking support, the recognition of how environmental/cultural circumstances have impacted them creates a framework in which empowerment can begin.

What you can expect from our first session

Hopefully an increased awareness of their own strengths and core values, an an increased sense of agency over their lives.

Karen's style is

Empowering

Warm

Creative

Insurance carriers Karen accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Quest Behavioral Health

More about Karen

Other at New York University

License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado, Georgia), LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health) (Delaware)

Gender: Cisgender Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English

Works with: Adults and Seniors

More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Trauma

Modalities: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Brief Dynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, and Humanistic