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Welcome to my practice, I look forward to helping you!​
In addition to common concerns addressed in therapy, I specialize in supporting:
LGBTQ+ individuals
Neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, etc) 
​Teens and young adults
Recovery from narcissistic relationships
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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, partners, friends--
​maintaining satisfying social connections​ while holding healthy boundaries

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

I believe in the healing power of deep listening and gentle curiosity. Your safety and comfort are my highest priority.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Metaphor and Somatic practices to help my clients
achieve their therapy goals and gain insight into their personal truth and life direction.  

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, queer writer, gardener, dog mom, cook, handywoman, adventurer, and homebody.
I truly enjoy hearing people's unique 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 an 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
(-$5 for check, Venmo, or Zelle)
​Couples sessions — $180 weekly/$210 bi-weekly
Clinical Supervision — $75-$100
Fees may be adjusted situationally
Evening and Saturday appointments available

Optum and United Healthcare insurance accepted. I also work with Octave (findoctave.com) and Grow Therapy (growtherapy.com) to accept other insurance providers.

I provide private pay clients with superbills to assist in with health insurance claims. ​I also work with a company called Advekit that collects a fee to manage insurance claims for busy people.