I am licensed in Maryland with 19 years of professional work experience. I hold a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a MA in counseling psychology from Bowie State University. I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional. I also have extensive training and experience in grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression, relationship issues, hospice, illness and disability issues, cultural diversity /special populations, working with first responders, and meeting the unique needs of active duty military and veterans. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am eclectic in my clinical approach and will adapt to to your needs in choosing therapeutic approaches and in assisting you in developing treatment goals to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe you know your needs better than anyone. I also believe that you have many strengths that with support, will be tools you can use in overcoming the things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am here if you are ready to get started.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation/Loneliness, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues
MD LCPC LC2622
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Very good listening
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd