Karen Lanners, Psychotherapist in Los Osos, 93402

Karen Lanners LMFT, Psy D

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMFT - 32305

My Approach to Helping

What am I like as a therapist? I feel that you can expect to receive compassionate and fair treatment should you choose to select me as your counselor. I strive to be an objective therapist, sharing the intimate and healing relationship of therapy and treatment with clients with the ultimate respect.

I feel that more than a formal education and work experience is necessary to be a good therapist, although these are important. A well rounded education includes taking the time in the therapistâ��s life to be introspective (spent some time in their own treatment). This process is necessary so that the therapist does not bring their own problems or issues into the therapy of their clients.

This process of introspection and/or the ability to find a place to be reflective about life and feelings is a skill that needs to be retained for life. As a Christian and a therapist who have received both her own counseling and remains connected spiritually I feel this need continues to be met and brings another valuable dimension to your treatment.

More Info About My Practice

I am able to accept all EAP insurances, Cigna, Aetna, Ceridan, Tricare and Triwest, Military One Source referrals, Victim Witness and private pay with a fee schedule ranging from $60.00-100.00 depending upon the situation. I am in a stage in my life where my work in more of a ministry than a full time need. If you visit my web site you will find that I have lead a very active career life. I am more interested in seeing people healed in a hurting world.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Consultation
Clinical Supervision
Home-Based Therapy

Ages I Work With

Children
Teens
Adults
Elders

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

I work with all populations of people, however I specialize in trauma survivors. Many of my clients come in facing a crisis in their lives and find when that crisis has subsided, much of the "foundation" of the crisis was created out of unresolved childhood trauma. Some clients are domestic violence survivors, some have sexual abuse in their background, some have both, or other issues that remain unhealed and still effect the current choices they make in life. I also work with families, resolving teen transition issues, children's issues and sometimes court referred issued. Due to my wide experience set, I am able to meet many needs. If you are interested in me please visit my web site.