🌿 About Me
I am a seasoned holistic psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals on their healing journeys. My life has been shaped by rich cross-cultural experiences—growing up in the indigenous community of Mizoram, India, later living in Canada (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Saskatoon), and now rooted in the United States. This multicultural background allows me to meet each person with cultural sensitivity, openness, and deep respect for their unique life story.
My work is informed by both extensive western psychological training and eastern spiritual practices. While traditional talk therapy can be valuable, I believe lasting healing often involves engaging the body as well as the mind. As a certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master, I integrate somatic and mindfulness-based practices such as breathwork, yoga, guided meditation, journaling, movement, and mindfulness into my work. These approaches can help regulate the nervous system, release stored tension, and support emotional balance, resilience, and self-awareness.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach encourages clients to reconnect with themselves, explore their spiritual path, and cultivate more meaningful connections with others.
I strive to create a compassionate, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we will tailor a path that honors your unique needs, values, and goals.
Taking the first step toward healing and a more fulfilling life requires courage. I would be honored to walk alongside you in that journey.
Karuna Kristjanson, LCSW, MAC
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, 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), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
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Karuna has been the most influential part of my healing journey. I’ve been so grateful to have her wisdom, guidance, encouragement and support during the most chaotic yet peaceful time of my life. I’ve had many therapists… Karuna is simply the best 💕
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist is very insightful
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I enjoyed some of her psychology tricks ( techniques)
Written on Mar 22, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love her as a therapist she has had all the right answers and my life has been completely moving forward since starting therapy with her.
Written on Mar 20, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s so understanding, she uplifts me and helps me understand myself after I felt like I didn’t. I even cried happy tears after only just the third session. I feel a drastic change already and feel myself heading in the positive direction
Written on Mar 19, 2026 after therapy with Remmawii (Karuna) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd