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.
Collectively, I have a broad range of therapeutic knowledge of grief, trauma, mood stability, and mental illness symptomology and treatment. I can address issues with a Christian foundation, as requested.
Additional areas of focus: 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, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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
KY LMFT 105761
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Karen has been very supportive of me during a very difficult season. I appreciate her wisdom, experience, empathy, and flexibility.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Karen listens, she has wonderful advice, and I have had tremendous progress with her. I recommend her and this app to people all the time. I couldn’t be more pleased.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Has been a great help to me and my family. I am so thankful to have been connected to her, and look forward to our sessions every week.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karen is a awesome I would suggest her to anyone.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Wonderful !
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Karen but I have more confidence in my decisions and look forward to learning more about myself and how to continue to stay positive and untangle all of the issues I am struggling with currently. She has proven to be an excellent resource for me and my mental health.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching