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Karen McGillivray

Therapist
35 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Congratulations on reaching out for support it’s not uncommon to feel and. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and have over 35 of experience.I specialize in depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have specialized in addiction, working with senior citizens transitioning to their new life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is Client centered and I’m dedicated to tailoring our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. I want to create a space where you can feel heard and supported every step of the way together we explore ways to move forward that feel right for you I often assigned homework and recommendations. This is a safe nonjudgmental and confidential space and I look forward to meeting with you and I hope we can work together to address the concerns that have brought you to therapy and create goals and a plan to get you started in a healthy path if you have any questions before our first session, please don’t hesitate to reach.

What you can expect from me

Our first season will a getting to know each other. We will discuss what brought you to therapy, and you current symptoms We will discuss past therapy and what worked for you. We will go over your goals and devise a treatment plan that works you

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    35 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Tulane University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English