Karen Pena

(she/her/ella)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I am here to be a guide, an ally, and a support in your therapeutic journey of growth. I have over 25 years of extensive experience in working with people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs. I am passionate and authentic about the work and the value it holds for you.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach is hollistic, individualized, compassionate and evidence based.

What you can expect from our first session

My goal is provide a safe space to promote trust to establish an honest rapport to explore your areas of need, to discover new tools and ideas to improve the quality of your life.

Karen's style is

Participatory

Open-minded

Affirming

Insurance carriers Karen accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

Quest Behavioral Health

United Healthcare

More about Karen

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University

License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, North Carolina)

Gender: Cisgender Female

Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Latinx

Languages: Spanish

Works with: Adults and Seniors

More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Infertility

Modalities: Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)