Hello, my name is Karensa. I grew up in Texas but have now lived in Colorado for 20 Years (love it!). I am happy that you have reached out to find a counselor; that can be a scary step, so you need courage! I would love for us to talk and find out if we would be a good fit.
About me: Education: I received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from State University of New York, then a master’s degree in Social Work from University of Houston, then completed a fellowship in individual counseling from Baylor College of Medicine. Experience: I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric clinics and residential facilities, with end of life and loss and grief issues in a hospice setting, in a human services organization with foster and adoptive parents, in programs assisting military members and their spouses and children, and for many years now in private practice around issues running the gamut of life, from relationships (friend conflicts, marital issues, divorce, coparenting) , depression, healing from abuse or trauma, to grief and loss and one’s own mortality.
My style is interactive and open to feedback about what works for You and what doesn't. I use modalities of cognitive-behavioral, emotionally based, family of origin issues, and psychodynamic. I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. I am(I Hope I am!) warm, compassionate, honest and non-judgmental. I look forward to speaking with you in your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW CSW.00991989
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She does great at being both approachable and direct. I really enjoy our conversations and feel like they help me to better understand my own thoughts
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Karensa for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Talking with Karensa is like talking with my sister or my mom. She is very supportive and listens well.
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Karensa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
Highly responsive and patient!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Karensa for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karensa is very supportive of your thoughts and what you have to say. She really is great when you write her and she responds w. great feedback that can help you. She does have a lot of stories to share but I know she means it to help you.
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Karensa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karensa is an excellent listener and a calm and supportive presence. She was great at giving me space to tell my story and then was very good at making sure I felt heard and affirmed. She has a lot of helpful experience to draw on and has a helpful story to tell for just about every occasion.
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Karensa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karensa is charismatic and fun to talk to. She has stories and frames of reference for many issues that are discussed. She genuinely cares, and has a passion for the work she does.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Karensa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue