Thank you for viewing my profile. I provide supportive therapy, therapy with a more exploratory focus, psychoanalysis, parenting support, and both school and neuropsychological assessment (Learning disability, ADHD, school, brain injury, social-emotional, etc). In therapy, I focus on helping people with a wide range of longstanding and more recent
Hi, I am Karen Wister Kearns, LPC. I have been a certified and licensed therapist for over thirty five years. Early on it became apparent that using pets with clients helped break barriers and reduced stress. This helped clients feel more comfortable entering into a counseling relationship. Returning to sessions, they looked forward to having their
I work from the premise that people are relational beings. First and foremost I focus on where you are and what you need at any given moment. The therapeutic relationship has the power to be transforming, and I see my role as being a facilitator in your growth and evolution as a person.
I am also a therapy client myself (for many years, which informs my perspective as a therapist). I’ve been in recovery (& active in recovery communities) for over 20 years. I hope to co-create a space where folks can feel seen, understood, respected & believed.
I don’t think therapists can promise a “safe space”, because
I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to embrace our story. I can help get you there.
I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck
Bring all your worries and fears and we will undo their power over you as you re-empower yourself, with humor and joy.
Have you ever found yourself saying or doing something when frustrated, angry, or afraid, and afterward thought to yourself: “Why did I dosay that?! That’s not me!” For some of us, early life experiences left u
I’ve been helping teens for 35 yrs and have a good read on the challenges they face and the strategies that are effective in relieving the anxiety, disillusionment, depression, anger, and disconnection that plague so many families. I help teens who are anxious, argumentative, defiant, withdrawn, moody, self-destructive, inattentive, depressed
We work from a family systems perspective and use a strength-based, solution focused approach to help clients realize their goals. We serve adults, teens, and children and offer individual, couple, family, sand tray and play therapy. We work with many different issues including (but not limited to) couple conflict, anxiety, depression, stress mana
Are you overwhelmed by life's demands & challenges? Free Initial Telephone Consult. We can work on 2 things you have control over: Effort & Attitude. I have treated depression, relationship issues, anger & anxiety for over 29 years. And have given dozens of lectures on emotional issues affecting one's quality of life. Want to wake up tomorr
*** In accordance with CDC guidelines, My practice is moving solely to Teletherapy with use of secure, confidential video software. There is a substantial amount of research supporting the effectiveness of video therapy. I am currently evaluating options of returning to in-person sessions, and when that happens, I will continue to offer Telethe
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