You can expect compassion, acceptance, and respect, as well as, a gentle nudge as we identify, explore and address problem areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns causing havoc. Together, we'll focus on exploring greater self-insight, clarity and strategies to reduce symptoms and gain improvement in your social, emotional, relational, educational or occupational functioning. 

Karen is a compassionate, creative professional who brings warmth and understanding to every session. With a deep appreciation for the healing power of nature, she often draws inspiration from her love of the outdoors and the calming presence of dogs. An artist at heart, she incorporate creativity and unique perspectives into her approach, tailoring each session to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking a safe space to explore your emotions or practical tools to navigate life’s challenges, she is here to support you with empathy, insight, and a personal touch. 

• Aetna (Commercial)

• Aetna (Medicare Replacement)

• Anthem

• BCBS

• Cigna

• Evernorth

• Florida Blue

• Golden Rule

• Humana

• OPTUM

• Surest (formerly Bind)

• Tricare (Out of Network)

• United Health

• UMR

• UBH

• MyFlorida Blue

• Medicare

• Medica

• Medicare Part B

• United (Medicare Replacement) 

Karen's Primary areas of expertise and focus are: Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. 

Karen also has experience and works well with the following:

• Behavioral Issues

• Bipolar Disorder

• Body Positivity

• Career Counseling

• Codependency

• Coping Skills

• Depression

• Dual Diagnosis

• Emotional Disturbance

• Family Conflict

• Grief

• Life Transitions

• Marital and Premarital

• Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

• Relationship Issues

• School Issues

• Self Esteem

• Self-Harming

• Sexual Abuse

• Sleep or Insomnia

• Spirituality

• Stress

• Suicidal Ideation

• Veterans

• Ages 10+

• All genders

• Communities allied with: 

  • • • Bisexual Allied

      • Gay Allied

      • Intersex Allied

      • Lesbian Allied

      • Queer Allied

      • Transgender Allied

      • Single Mother Affirming

• Karen has further received training in EMDR and can provide EMDR for a full range of struggles with a specific focus on use with patients who struggle with persistent symptoms of Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD.

• Karen is working on obtained training and approval to become a qualified supervisor for Registered Mental Health Interns in the state of Florida. 

Karen continues to pursue training, continuing education, and experience in a variety of methods, modalities, and techniques. She regularly attends conferences and trainings with a special interest of the inclusion of nature in therapeutic practices.

Karen has the added benefit, that puts her apart from other therapists, of having an animal assistant. She will pick from a variety of methods listed below to tailor the experience of therapy to the individual needs of the clients who she works with. Alongside of her will also be her trusted animal assistant Obi. Karen and Obi make a dynamic team to help put people at ease from the moment that they walk in. Some modalities that Karen can utilize to work with people include the following:

• Attachment-based

• Coaching

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Culturally Sensitive

• EMDR

• Emotionally Focused

• Humanistic

• Interpersonal

• Jungian

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

• Person-Centered

• Positive Psychology

• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

• Strength-Based

• Trauma Focused