Testimonials
“Karen is a treasure. With patience and sensitivity, she helped me through a difficult time in my life, allowing me the space to express myself, giving me permission to feel what I am feeling instead of keeping it locked up, and imparting some valuable tools for emotional regulation. I appreciated how practical and goal-oriented the therapy was, with elements of life coaching and accountability for goals, on top of the talk therapy and ACT approach. Karen’s skill as a listener and kindness as a human shine through - I felt seen, understood and accepted.”
“Working with Karen, I’ve found her approach to be rooted in empathy and understanding, which created a space for trust and communication. She listens when I want to feel heard, and she counsels when I need to be supported. She supplements sessions with homework, research, reading, and other materials as she deems necessary and helpful. Her attention to detail and care for clients are very apparent through her consistent following up and checking in, never making me feel as though our work together is limited to the start and close of each session. Working with Karen has been immensely helpful, the depths of which are difficult to convey with words.”
“Karen has all the qualities a good therapist should have - she listens to you, empathizes with you, supports you…you name it. But on top of all these, her multi-national experience enables her to understand people who are not from the United States. I enjoy very much the sessions with her, it was Karen who I share sorrows and joys with and who saved me so many times from those darkest days in my life. I would highly recommend her without any reservation.”
“I met Karen almost 4 years ago. It was rather serendipitous as a colleague posted a list of Western therapists in a chat group. I am an American teacher living in Beijing and knew that I wanted a woman and Western therapist. My first choice on the list was unable to take me on as a client but she gave me a few referrals. Karen was at the top. She lived in my area and close to my school. Karen was a perfect choice for me! Best thing I could have done for myself and mental well-being. I had a lot of issues and self-doubts all compounded by living overseas. Karen is a genuine, caring and empathetic person. This comes across immediately. She helped me with work, family, personal relations, and a death in the family. When Covid hit and I was unable to get home, she continued our work together and I know that it was with this work that helped me through those very unique struggles. When she left Beijing, she offered to continue our work together online. We continue our work as I face new challenges with transitioning to life back home. I’m so very glad that Karen is here for me.”
“I’ve been working with Karen for several years now, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional therapist. She is extremely organized and has lots of tools and experience to draw from in our sessions. I especially appreciate her efforts to ensure our sessions are personalized and meaningful. She creates a safe space during our sessions which makes me feel comfortable in guiding the conversation according to my needs. She is professional, caring, and compassionate. I highly recommend working with Karen.”