Your most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.
This means knowing and appreciating your authentic thoughts, emotions, and choices.
Having a good relationship with yourself makes navigating life easier and more enjoyable.

I will help you dive courageously into the unknown parts of yourself. 
As a reliable and caring guide, I will be there with you to explore your emotions and learn how your life experience and deep beliefs are affecting you right now. Your safety and comfort always take the highest priority.

My approach to therapy combines deep listening, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral concepts,
brief solution-focused methods, and in-depth emotional processing. 
In addition to common concerns addressed in therapy, I have a special place in my heart for LGBTQ+ folx,
​neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, etc), teens and young adults, and parents feeling overwhelmed and depleted.
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Common concerns addressed in therapy:
ANXIETY  Stress, fears, obsessions/compulsions have you feeling unstable or unhappy
DEPRESSION  Sadness, trauma, abuse, not sure how to start enjoying life
THOUGHTS ABOUT LIFE   Pondering what it's all about and how to manage it
RELATIONSHIPS  Family, intimacy, partners, friends~balancing our human need for connection
​while honoring yourself and holding healthy boundaries.

Childhood issues, loss & grief, the traumas of life, prejudice & discrimination, feeling bad about yourself

Golden Rule Service 

I respond to messages promptly, minimize paperwork, honor your time, eliminate bureaucracy, and offer various options to make therapy as effective and affordable as possible.​

About Karen

I am a licensed therapist with decades of experience helping people heal and grow.
I've worked as a medical assistant, domestic violence advocate, foster care social worker, Kindergarten-12th grade counselor, and private practice therapist.
I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ writer, blogger, gardener, dog mom, cook, handywoman, and adventurer.
I truly enjoy hearing people's individual stories and serving as a support, optimist, and guide through this life journey.

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Session details
​Sessions are typically 50 minutes although other arrangements can be made. I am fully vaccinated and able to provide both in-person and virtual sessions. I have a home office near the intersection of highways 280 and 87 in the Willow Glen area of San Jose.
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Standard fees 
Individual sessions — $155 weekly/$180 bi-weekly
​Couples sessions — $180 weekly/$210 bi-weekly
Clinical Supervision — $80-$100
Fees may be adjusted situationally, cash discount provided
Evening and Saturday appointments available.

I accept Optum insurance and provide superbills for clients out of network to submit for reimbursement.