Welcome to BetterHelp! You have made the first step in prioritizing yourself, mental health, and self-care. So let me tell you a little about me.
My name is Karen D. Marchand and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 20 plus years in social services. My experience is in couples counseling, domestic violence intervention, restoring relationships within marriages and families, parenting, anger management, effective decision making, as well as career building. I have worked within the systems of home health, hospice, hospital, school, judicial, and private practice. And I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, physical trauma, emotional abuse, parenting problems, and career challenges.
I believe it’s not where you start but where you finish in life. I am committed in treating everyone with respect by utilizing quality listening skills with no judgment. It is my responsibility to ensure you have the tools needed for your journey to change.
I may use one of the following modalities in your journey:
Client Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused
Remember, you took the first step. Let me help you with the next.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 10226
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Marchand. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen is an extremely practical therapist, grounded in practical experience rather than just theory. If you need someone to help you trouble shoot problems and get a grip on negative thoughts, this is the counselor for you.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Mrs. Karen has been wonderful from the beginning. She has created a sharing environment by consistently making adjustments to how the conversation is framed based upon my responses - she is speaking my language. While each session has a focus, the details are worked through even if they do not lead to the expected end. Eventually, everything is examined in the light and the issues become easier to identify - which is the hard part.
Mrs. Karen is someone who can relate to those who are weary from grinding it out each day in order to be successful. I highly recommend her for anyone who needs to work through the things they know about but don't have time to think about.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She is very caring and understanding and made me feel very comfortable to open up to her. Thank you!
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse