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Dr. Karen Muhammad, Dmft, Lmft

Therapist(She, Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice and accept insurance when clinically indicated. I

provide therapeutic services to diverse populations, including couples, families, individuals, and groups. I specialize in couples therapy and work with couples to reduce communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and address intimacy issues.

I specialize in couples therapy and work with couples to reduce communication barriers, resolve conflicts, and address intimacy issues.

Complex relationship dynamics can cause considerable distress. Therapy provides a supportive resource for couples, individuals, and families, offering empathy, understanding, and attentive listening. I am committed to assisting you and your family in achieving your personal and relational objectives.

Clients appreciate that I employ evidence-based approaches grounded in extensive training, including the internationally recognized Gottman Method—a framework proven to strengthen partnership foundations.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is listening, supportive, and goal-oriented, promoting openness, inclusivity, and respect for the client's autonomy. Therapy modalities I primarily use are Solution-Focused, Gestalt, and Narrative Therapy as the foundation for my therapeutic approach. Treatment goals are developed with the client to ensure their needs are met in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

Clients are the authors of their own lives. The therapeutic relationship is strongly tied to the client's narrative. As a therapist, my role is to listen and highlight the client's strengths to problem-solve, develop personal goals, and empower their agency of self.

What you can expect from me

During our initial sessions, we will explore the presenting issues and then collaborate to create a strength-based goals plan with support, collaboration and understanding.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Doctorate at National University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Michigan, New York, New Jersey), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Seeking Safety, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strategic Family Therapy, Multi-Systemic (MST), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Psychodynamic, Brief Dynamic, Milan Systemic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Bowen Family Systems, Behavior Management, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Experiential, Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gestalt, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English