As a licensed therapist in Alaska, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing workplace stress, social isolation, and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate and tailored to each client's unique needs. I focus on creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and work through experiences of guilt, shame, and past trauma. Whether you're dealing with mood disorders, relationship transitions, or seeking to overcome personal barriers, I'm committed to walking alongside you in your healing journey.
I bring a depth of understanding to complex issues like post-traumatic stress, domestic challenges, and substance use, offering skilled guidance rooted in evidence-based practices. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, improve communication, and create meaningful personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AK LCSW 109450
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I've only started with Karen. She; however is very pleasant and patient. She understands that she has to know someone in order to understand someone. Karen is very much a professional.
Written on Jul 26, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and anger management
Karen is wonderful. She is attentive during our sessions and remembers what we have discussed in the past. Karen is pure kindness paired with compassion. I would recommend her to anyone that likes to get practical advices and no sugar coated observations.
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
If you’re looking for someone who’s open and honest and keeps your accountable (while also promoting self accountability) this is your person!! She’s amazing and kind, offers plenty of insight and makes sure that I understand the work that needs done! Exactly what I was and have been looking for!
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen listens and offers suggestions to help you break free from what is not working for you.
You leave her sessions feeling lighter and less stressed.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen has been amazingly accepting, kind and helpful. She has been respectful and always listens. She has sent me several workbooks to help with my Anxiety and Depression and had several helpful ways to help with Anxiety! Thank you for everything.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Karen is very responsive and had given me many tools already that have helped immensely even though it’s been a short amount of time. She takes the time to listen and give great guidance.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management