Licensed Psychotherapist

Offering Teletherapy & Office Appointments

Providing clinical services both in office and via telehealth in Florida and providing telehealth services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Services

Men’s Mental Health & Wellness

Rather than abandoning masculinity, the goal is to engage in an internal exploration that nurtures a true authentic self. In this process, men can learn that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. By seeking mental clarity and emotional balance, men can cultivate the well-being needed in today’s world.

Professional Executive & Sports Counseling

There’s a great need for stress reduction, better coping, improved mental clarity and emotional balance; these are the key elements to gaining that extra edge to win. Having a confidential sounding board is ideal.

Individual & Family Therapy

Seeking individual or family therapy is the catalyst to real change that starts within. Assisting individuals and families with coping mechanisms to tackle everyday life, helps them handle social, emotional and interpersonal issues. Karen treats adolescents and adults.

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Meet Karen

Karen’s extensive clinical experience with both professionals and families spans over two decades in diverse settings across South Florida, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Karen is known for her genuine and direct counseling style. She prides herself in being honest and sensitive to each person’s unique needs. Her Texas roots and great sense of humor create a comfortable and safe environment. Karen assists adolescents and adults working through personal and professional issues. Her specialties include men’s mental health and wellness, professional executive counseling, and sports counseling. She normalizes counseling not only to treat but also to educate her clients in finding emotional balance and mental clarity.

Areas of Expertise

  • Men’s Mental Health & Wellness

  • Sports Counseling

  • Professional & Executive Counseling

  • Adolescent & Family Therapy

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Stress & Anger Management

  • Grief & Loss Counseling

  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Working with Karen has been a great experience. She has challenged me, been supportive when needed and helped me grow throughout our time together. I highly recommend her as a therapist ”

— Brian