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Karen J Kirby

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Licensed in: MA, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TN.

You are not alone if you have ever experienced feelings of loneliness, worry, sadness, or hopelessness?

Would you like to engage in an open discussion about your concerns within a safe and nonjudgmental environment?

Perhaps you've considered scheduling a therapy session to enhance your boundary-setting skills, navigate through loss or life transitions, or break free from behavioral patterns that are holding you back.

In our collaborative therapy journey, our mission is to pinpoint issues, set goals, and explore methods to increase your confidence.

With over 16 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders, as well as providing counseling for family members or significant others grappling with substance abuse and mental health challenges within their family unit.

Let's dive into what's troubling you.

*We can kickstart with a complimentary consultation to get the conversation going. I am credentialed with the following insurance and other insurance plans are being onboarded on a consistent basis: Aetna/Cigna/BCBS/Optum/Sanford (SD)/Mutual (OH)/United Healthcare/Many Medicare Advantage Plans

My approach to therapy

Warm, relaxed, strengths based communication. Attentive to your goals and objectives in a comfortable environment.

What you can expect from me

Evidenced Based Interventions that will be provided during our sessions. Decreased anxiety level after attending our sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick, LCSW
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Tennessee, Pennsylvania), CSW-PIP (Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice) (South Dakota), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, Sanford Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Seeking Safety
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English