- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Karen
Karen Buroff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience in clinical social work and therapy. She practices in California and works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, addiction, and life changes. Karen also lists life purpose among her focus areas and supports people questioning direction after big transitions.
Her background includes extensive work with military members and veterans, and with people affected by physical trauma or emotional abuse. She uses approaches that address trauma and build practical skills for daily coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises.
Karen draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to increase awareness and reduce overwhelm.
Her style is interactive and strength-focused, aiming to work collaboratively with clients. She adapts conversations and plans based on each person’s needs and preferences, with attention to trauma-informed care.
People who come for help often want support with stress, panic, grief, relationship conflict, parenting strain, career uncertainty, or recovery from abuse. Karen’s practice emphasizes practical steps and tools so clients can manage symptoms and make clearer choices about next steps.
How Karen’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means conversations that prioritize the client's concerns and build a plan from their goals. It is useful for people sorting out life purpose, relationship questions, or emotional overwhelm.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to try different ways of thinking and acting. This approach often helps with anxiety, panic, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.
The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean blending elements of client-centered listening, CBT tasks, and mindfulness practices over time.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format choices and scheduling during the initial matching steps so sessions can be arranged to fit practical constraints and daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, life changes, and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, using trauma-informed care and practical strategies to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker and clinician, including work with military members, veterans, and people who experienced physical or emotional trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with a clinical social work background.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any regional logistics before booking.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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