Welcome!
By visiting this page, you are taking a brave step toward feeling and living better. You may be seeking brief counseling for an immediate problem or deeper therapy for emotional growth—we will work together to reach the goals you choose. I create a safe space by deeply listening and striving to understand your concerns. I utilize emotional processing, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and conflict resolution in addition to other therapies to achieve lasting improvements to your mental health and relationships.
By visiting this page, you are taking a brave step toward feeling and living better. You may be seeking brief counseling for an immediate problem or deeper therapy for emotional growth—we will work together to reach the goals you choose. I create a safe space by deeply listening and striving to understand your concerns. I utilize emotional processing, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and conflict resolution in addition to other therapies to achieve lasting improvements to your mental health and relationships.
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About Karen
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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 also a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ writer, blogger, gardener, dog mom, cook, handywoman, and adventurer. I deeply enjoy hearing people's individual stories and serving as a support, optimist, and guide through this life journey. Some areas of special interest and focus include AD/HD, OCD, Parenting, LGBTQ+ Issues, Blended Families, Adoption, Mothers & Daughters, Pathfinding
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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. I specialize in healing the pain of:
I work with clients paying privately. I can provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement, if requested. Sessions are typically 50 minutes although other arrangements can be made. I am fully vaccinated and able to provide in-person or virtual sessions. I have a home office near the intersection of highways 280 and 87 in San Jose. Individual session — $125 Couple/Small group — $150 Clinical Supervision — $80 Fees may be adjusted in certain circumstances. Evening and Saturday appointments available. |
