Services

Psychiatric Evaluation

This appointment is the first step.

This appointment is 90 minutes in length and entails a complete history of a patient's medical, psychiatric, social and educational background. We work together to diagnose and treat the patient's symptoms.

Psychopharmacology Management

These sessions are 30 minutes (for adults) and 45 minutes (for kids) in length. Karen utilizes evidence based practice in a skillful and individualistic way. Karen's prescriptive practices are thoughtful and conscientious. Though there are many patients that require polypharmacy, Karen does not believe in layering medication over medication without substantial evidence that current medications remain to have value.

Parent Session

These appointments are 45 minutes in length and are a necessary component of Karen's treatment with children. Karen works with parents to instill educational and therapeutic approaches that help to foster successful patient outcomes.

Individual Therapy Session

These appointments are 45 minutes in length. Karen utilizes her extensive skills as a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in addition to her in-depth, Relational Model perspective. Karen works with her patients to identify patients' thoughts and feelings, and to understand how these affect mood and behavior. Karen also works with patients to identify intergenerational patterns and how these impact patients' relationships.

Family and Couple Therapy Session

These appointments are 45 minutes in length. Karen uses Relational Theory as her main approach to treatment. She integrates advanced techniques gained from her training at the Ackerman Family Institute.

Collaboration

Karen believes that collaboration is the key ingredient to successful patient outcomes. Following a multi-disciplinary approach, she will incorporate-as needed- therapists, nutritionists, primary providers and specialists relevant to a patient's treatment plan.