Karen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #150731) in California, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate healing, growth, and hope. Since 2021, she has provided therapy in diverse settings, including churches and a local school district. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University in 2022.

She works with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping address anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Karen tailors her approach using evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for processing trauma.

For clients who wish to integrate faith into therapy, Karen incorporates Christian spiritual principles, recognizing the important role of faith in emotional and psychological well-being. She is committed to walking alongside clients with compassion, care, and professional support.

Professional memberships:

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

American Associations of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Certifications:

Certified Trauma Professional

Trainings:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Prepare and Enrich Facilitator