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Welcome to a space where the journey through pregnancy and postpartum is met with compassion and understanding. As a perinatal therapist and LCSW, Karen is dedicated to walking alongside individuals during this transformative time, providing support that acknowledges the unique joys and challenges they face. Whether someone is navigating fertility issues, adjusting to the demands of new motherhood, or seeking a safe haven to express their feelings, her approach is tailored to honor each person's individual needs and experiences. You do not have to go through this alone—together, the journey can be made a bit lighter and brighter. Karen specializes in addressing fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum issues, holding a PMH-C certification. Her experience includes supporting individuals through infertility, perinatal anxiety, depression, rage, difficulty transitioning into parenthood, and grief or loss. Additionally, she has extensive NICU experience, assisting parents through trauma, medically complex diagnoses, and loss. The perinatal journey can be both transformative and emotionally tumultuous. As both a therapist and a mother of two, Karen's goal is to provide an emotionally safe environment where experiences are not only heard but also deeply validated. By navigating this journey together, she aims to foster healing and offer unwavering support every step of the way.
The path to parenthood shifts your focus, and in doing so your own needs are oftentimes neglected. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself with a therapy approach that is rooted in empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. I'm here to support your journey towards resilience and work together to find yourself again.
Bachelors in Psychology and Social Behavior | University of Irvine, 2013; Masters in Social Work, University of Southern California, 2015
Hispanic
Hispanic culture
Spanish
Non-religious, Spirituality
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Virtual and In Person
Infertility, Pregnancy and/or infant loss, Postpartum depression
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Fertility treatment, Grief and/or loss, Medical trauma, Parenting, Self esteem/self worth, Stress, Trauma
Calming, Conversational, Solution-oriented
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy
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$200
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Individual Session
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Couples Session
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Family Session
Offers sliding scale spots
Karen has a passion for working with the perinatal population and has years of experience. She has a natural ability to make you feel comfortable and trust in her. Karen is a well-round clinician and able to adapt and be open-minded with her clients needs.
Karen has the ability to make the impossible feel possible. She fosters a space where clients do not feel judged and feel unconditionally supported, while challenging you to be the best, healed, version of yourself. You can feel the dedication and warmth that Karen exudes to her clients. Anyone would be in the most safest and caring hands with her.
Karen is an amazing, talented and passionate therapist, who provides exceptional care to the perinatal population. Karen supports families emotionally through their mental health journey and empathizes with what they are going through. She uses her expertise in advocating, crisis intervention, networking, educating and promoting their well being during the time working with families. Every family has connected well with Karen and deeply appreciated her therapeutic support during their most challenging time in life.
