As a seasoned therapist in New York, I bring four decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem concerns with deep understanding and professional expertise.
I specialize in supporting individuals through significant life transitions, focusing on areas like communication challenges, isolation, life purpose exploration, and personal growth. My practice particularly honors women's experiences and addresses workplace dynamics, chronic health conditions, and aging-related concerns.
My therapeutic style emphasizes self-love, healing from guilt and shame, and developing healthy coping strategies. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore personal challenges, rebuild self-confidence, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness. Whether you're experiencing relationship transitions, workplace stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 075978
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Karen has been such a supportive person in my life and I am so thankful for her help and care. She is understanding and knowledgeable, and I feel like I have someone very trustworthy on my side.
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Ms. Karen is a great therapist. She made me figure out what exactly to focus on and what was going wrong with the way I look at things, and how well I was doing. she made me reflect, and I felt very comfortable expressing my concerns, feelings, and thoughts without getting judged. she gave me the space to think and talk. I was even happy and comfortable even in the silent moments. Thank you Ms. Karen!
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s awesome.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Karen listens to what I say and is very perceptive. She immediately honed into the problems I'm grappling with, and as a consequence, my anxiety levels are going down. She has a caring nature and gives good advice and points me in the direction I need to go in.
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very attentive
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is sweet and very understanding, I recommend her if you need a straight forward therapist.
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd