
Karen Hofmann, Ph.D., Continuing Education Committee Member
Dr. Karen Hofmann is the Associate Director and Director of Training at the University of Central Florida's Counseling Center. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida , and an experienced therapist who has been seeing clients as well as teaching new therapist about the practice of psychotherapy. She maintains a part time private practice in the greater Orlando, Florida area. Karen started working as a therapist in 1989 at the Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Program in Austin, Texas. She went on to earn her MS in Educational Psychology in 1992, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 1998 from Texas A&M University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Texas A&M University Counseling Center. She has been practicing psychology for the last 17 years, and her professional areas of interest and specialization are relationships and family issues, women/gender issues, trauma/abuse recovery, identity development, sexual orientation, identity and expression issues, social justice, group process, training and supervision. She is currently a board member for the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA) .
Chesna Klimek, Continuing Education Coordinator
Chesna has a Bachelor Degree in Communication and an Associate of Business Degree. She is currently a full time graduate student in a Master of Counseling Psychology program, with hopes of someday practicing equine assisted therapy. As Continuing Education Coordinator, Chesna handles all administrative aspects of GoodTherapy.org Web Conference planning. Outside of work and school, Chesna enjoys riding and competing her horses, spending time outdoors, reading, dreaming, traveling, and being with good friends.
Wei-Chien Lee, Ph.D., Continuing Education Committee Member
Dr. Wei-Chien Lee is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a National Certified Counselor, and a Counselor Faculty and the Student Success Coordinator at San Jose State University Counseling Services. Dr. Lee is also a member of the Professional Development Committee of the National Academic Advising Association as well as a member of the Directorate of the CCAPS of the American College Personnel Association. Dr. Lee received her Ph.D. from Purdue University (Counseling Psychology) and completed her postdoctoral training at Stanford University Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Lee is a scholar, clinician, consultant, and teacher. She has published journal articles and book chapters and given more than thirty presentations at national and regional conferences. She has provided individual, couple, and group therapy to diverse populations for more than ten years. In addition, she has been invited to provide consultations to individuals and organizations (included California Board of Psychology). Finally, as her knowledge and skills are well-recognized, Dr. Lee has often been invited to train therapists and psychologists. Dr. Lee has always wanted to help people be happier and healthier--she feels extremely honored and fortunate that she is able to do so, and enjoys working and helping people every day.
Chen Z. Oren, Ph.D., Continuing Education Committee Member
Dr. Chen Oren is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Oren received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Southern California. He has experience working in university counseling centers, community mental health, and private practice. Dr. Oren specializes in the psychology of men and sports psychology. He works with individuals and couples and co-leads a men's group. He speaks nationally and locally on issues of diversity, men, fathers, and sport psychology. In 2009 he co-edited Counseling Fathers (Routledge), a book designed to bridge the gap between fathers and professional helpers. He is currently conducting an exploratory national survey on fathers and therapy.
