About me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 21 years of experience in behavioral health care, working with children, teens, and adults. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing individual, family and group therapy, through community mental health centers and in-home therapy. I have worked in other arenas, such as criminal detention, family court service provision, and an intensive outpatient program for dual diagnosis clients -those with a substance abuse and a type of mental health need.
I hold a bachelor's degree from Furman University, a Master's degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and earned a post-master's certificate in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisville. I have to specialized expertise in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, child/parenting issues and issues relating to divorce.and blended families.
Regarding couples, I look to identify strengths and hindrances, and build a foundation of positively working communication and interpersonal strategies for improved interactions and success toward a couple's goals. I follow the premises of John Gottman and others to build relational skills that can be used as long term ways of operating within a healthy partnership.
Collectively, I have a broad range of therapeutic knowledge of relationship dynamics, grief, trauma, mood stability, and mental illness symptomology and treatment.
I can address issues with a Christian foundation, as requested.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 24
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
SC LMFT 8142
FL LMFT MT4902
KY LMFT 105761
Reviews
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She’s the best there is no one better
We have been working with Karen for a couple of sessions now and she has been very helpful. She is well spoken and has given us some valuable insights so far.