People often come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, caught in patterns they can’t fully explain. You may appear outwardly successful, yet feel alienated, frustrated, or disoriented in ways that resist simple explanation or easy solutions.
        Therapy offers a space to speak freely, even when what needs to be said isn’t yet fully known. While relief from anxiety, depression, or other painful symptoms is the immediate aim, the work also opens the possibility of addressing the deeper conflicts underlying these struggles. Through the therapeutic process, meanings can shift, and new ways of relating to yourself, others, and what you want can be discovered.
        My approach is not about pushing you toward a fixed idea of who you should be. I aim to listen in a way that allows your speech to unfold without pressure and in that gap, something unexpected may begin to emerge.

I work with people facing a wide range of concerns, including:
— Anxiety
— Depression
— Relationship and family conflict
— Life transitions 
— Effects of childhood experiences, including abuse and neglect
— Grief and loss
— Work stress and career uncertainty
— Perfectionism and self-criticism
— Creative blocks
— Persistent relational patterns that feel difficult to change

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 fashion and law. I have a BA from Yale University, where I studied fine arts, and a JD from UCLA School of Law.  

Fees
My standard fee for a weekly individual session is $225. The fee for couples sessions is $250. I dedicate a portion of my practice to working with clients at a reduced fee, particularly those interested in working at an increased frequency. We can discuss the availability of these sliding scale slots during our initial consultation call.

Frequency
I generally meet with clients on a weekly basis, and in some cases, more frequently.
        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 do so.

In-Person Sessions
Available in Larchmont Village, Los Feliz, and Pasadena.

Online Sessions
Available to California residents via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

Getting Started
Please email me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation call. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a sense of how I work, and for us to explore whether we would be a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we will schedule our first session. 

Email
karen@karenmatherapy.com

Phone / Text
213.792.2911