the Therapist

Karen has been in the health and wellness industry for 20 years. Recognizing the importance of proper diet and exercise, she became a fitness instructor and trainer in 1986. Helping people to become physically healthy was rewarding, but her understanding of the effects that the mind and emotions have on the body, and her desire to take people to a deeper level, led her to train as a psychotherapist through the Cura Institute in 1997. After working with clients for 2 years, Karen began to see the power and the magic of the subconscious, which led her to further her training to include hypnotherapy in 1999.

Since then Karen has acquired a certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and continues her training through various related workshops.

In order to provide effective therapy to individuals with different needs and ways of being, Karen's training embodies an integrated approach As well as hypnotherapy and emotionally focused therapy, she utilizes techniques such as reflective listening, focusing, body-centered therapy, regression and dreamwork.

Karen's personal healing journey has afforded her the experience to understand that safety within the therapeutic environment is crucial. She will provide safety by listening attentively with empathy and understanding and without judgment or blame. By giving you permission to be where you are and work with what is, you have the freedom to explore your life and experiences your own way. The knowledge Karen has gained working with individuals with many diverse issues, coupled with her personal healing experience, provides her with the skill, compassion and commitment to facilitate your unique process of self-discovery.