About

About Karen

Since beginning my work in the behavioral health field in 2013, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges in treatment centers, counseling centers, and private practice. My professional experience includes working with clients navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and personal growth.

My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped not only by my professional experience, but also by my own life experiences. I know what it is like to reach a point where you need support, perspective, and someone willing to walk alongside you through difficult seasons. Those experiences have shaped the compassion, authenticity, and understanding I bring to my work.

I believe therapy should be collaborative, individualized, and—most importantly—human. I am not a therapist who simply sits back and listens without engaging. I believe there is value in asking difficult questions, offering honest perspective, and gently challenging you when it can help you move forward. At the same time, I respect that you are the expert on your own life, and I approach our work with appropriate boundaries, curiosity, and respect.

Much of my work focuses on understanding the underlying patterns that influence how we think, feel, behave, and relate to others. We may explore where those patterns began, how they developed, and what continues to keep them in place. From there, we can work toward greater awareness, healthier responses, and meaningful change.

I genuinely love the work I do and consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can be honest about where you are, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and leave with greater clarity about where you want to go.

Education:
Master of Science in Counseling, Hope International University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Vanguard University
Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies