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Karen Kochenburg
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening, and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Metaphor, and Somatic practices to help my clients achieve their therapy goals. My clients' safety and comfort are my highest priority. I will help you identify your goals for therapy and share my vision for how we can work together to achieve them. My career extends over 25 years of helping people harness their strengths to overcome obstacles and become stronger and happier.

About Karen

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Health Net, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Contemporary, Engaging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Blended families, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Trans+

Years of Experience

18+
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I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening.

License number

#21646

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University

Interests

I am a dedicated dog mom! Lots of walking and hiking gives me time to stay current on professionally-related podcasts and audio books. I also love Conan Needs a Friend and This American Life.

License details

Karen Kochenburg,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#21646 (exp November 2026)