KAREN MA THERAPY
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families.
APPROACH
My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that exploring the taken-for-granted and embracing complexity can open up the imaginative possibilities
of people’s lives.
While there is no limit to what we can talk about, some issues that I work with frequently include:
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families.
APPROACH
My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that exploring the taken-for-granted and embracing complexity can open up the imaginative possibilities
of people’s lives.
With this spirit of imagination in mind, I welcome the many
different ways therapy may unfold for you —there is no generalized set of ideas about who you are and how you should be. Through speech, often things that have never been put into words, you can develop richer understandings of your life and
your preferred ways of being, evolving, and flourishing.
While there is no limit to what we can talk about, some issues that I work with frequently include:
— Anxiet(ies)
— Creative practices
— Depression
— Exploring and authoring desire
— Feelings of failure or falling behind in so-called meritocracy
— Impacts of gender normativities and patriarchy
— Life transitions
— Navigating relationship challenges
— Outsiderness and living differently
— Perfectionism and stuckness
— Racism and totalizing discourses of racial identity
— Work stress and dissatisfaction
ABOUT
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 141016) based in Los Angeles. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch
University and trained at Miracle
Mile Community Practice. My experience also includes working as a mental health counselor in private and public schools with adolescents and college students.
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 141016) based in Los Angeles. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch
University and trained at Miracle
Mile Community Practice. My experience also includes working as a mental health counselor in private and public schools with adolescents and college students.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in various positions within the fashion and legal fields. I have a BA from Yale University, where I
studied fine arts, and a JD from UCLA School of Law.
FAQs
( ) Fees
My fee is $180 for both individual and multi-person sessions. A portion of my practice is dedicated to working with people who need a sliding scale fee. We can discuss what a sustainable fee would be for you during our initial consultation call.
( ) Frequency
Typically, I meet with people on a weekly basis. Less frequent meetings will depend on my
availability and whether it is an appropriate level of care for the change you seek. I work in an open-ended way but throughout our time together
we will discuss how our work is going and end when you feel ready to end.
( ) In-Person Sessions
( ) Online Sessions
( ) Fees
My fee is $180 for both individual and multi-person sessions. A portion of my practice is dedicated to working with people who need a sliding scale fee. We can discuss what a sustainable fee would be for you during our initial consultation call.
( ) Frequency
Typically, I meet with people on a weekly basis. Less frequent meetings will depend on my
availability and whether it is an appropriate level of care for the change you seek. I work in an open-ended way but throughout our time together
we will discuss how our work is going and end when you feel ready to end.
( ) In-Person Sessions
Available in Pasadena on Wednesdays and Saturdays and in Larchmont Village on Thursdays.
( ) Online Sessions
Available to any California resident via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
CONTACT
Getting Started
Email
Phone / Text
213.792.2911
Locations
450 South Marengo Ave
Getting Started
Contact me to schedule an initial 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine whether we would be a good fit to work together.
karen@karenmatherapy.com
Phone / Text
213.792.2911
Locations