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Karen Pena
LCSW

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Nice to meet you

I am here to be a guide, an ally, and a support in your therapeutic journey of growth. I am passionate and authentic about this work and the value it holds for you. My approach is holistic, individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based. My goal is to provide a safe space that fosters trust and honest rapport, where we can explore your areas of need and discover new tools and ideas to improve your quality of life.

About Karen

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering, Mindful, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Latine Community (COE), Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

27+
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I am here to be a guide, an ally, and a support in your therapeutic journey of growth.

License number

#70189

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, Fordham University

Interests

I enjoy local and long-distance travel, exploring new cuisines and cooking, loving animals and spending time with loved ones, and doing yoga.