License & Experience:
Karen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, & has been working with New Mexico Adults and Adolescents for over 25 years. Her Specialties include Life Coaching, DBT, EMDR & Brainspotting.
Therapeutic Modalities:
Karen uses treatment approaches that fit the individual's specific needs, utilizing evidenced based therapeutic skills that have proven to be successful for issues including OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions and Relational Problems. She believes that the therapeutic relationship itself is pivotal in the success of each client's treatment. Her practice includes serving Los Alamos and Santa Fe, N.M.
DBT
Karen is the founder of LADBT, a Professionally Adherent DBT Program for Adults, that includes both individual therapy and Life Skills Group that meet weekly for 6 months to one year. The Program includes free phone
counseling to ensure the successful integration of the skills learned in your every day personal and business relationships.
See my profile in
Psychology Today.
Insurances:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Presbyterian. Karen does accept sliding scale payment for individuals paying out of pocket.
