Karen Palmer, LCSW
Individual & Family Therapist | Young Adults, Adults & Families
Karen offers warm, empathetic support for young adults, adults, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. With over 26 years of experience, she helps clients build on their strengths and explore new ways of approaching life’s challenges.
About Karen
Karen began her career working with children and families in the child welfare setting. Her work with families inspired her to support individuals and families more closely in the mental health field.
Warm, empathetic, intuitive, and a thoughtful listener, Karen focuses on creating a safe, comfortable space where clients can feel heard and understood. Her collaborative style helps individuals recognize their strengths and transform the way they think about and approach the challenges they face.
Populations & Specialties
Who Karen Supports
- Young adults navigating life transitions
- Adults, including men and women
- Individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, or depression
- Individuals working on self-esteem, boundary setting, and relationship concerns
- Parents navigating the challenges of caring for a child with OCD
- Families working through conflict
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Depression
- Family and parenting concerns
- Self-esteem and boundary setting
- Relationship concerns and life transitions
Therapeutic Approach
Karen tailors therapy to each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. Her approaches include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- EFT
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Education & Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Master of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 1998
- Master of Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1994
- Bachelor of Education, California University of Pennsylvania, 1992
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