- Strengths based
- Trauma informed
- CBT and mindfulness
About Karen
Karen Buroff is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. She offers a warm, interactive style and focuses on respectful, strengths-based care. Karen works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, and challenges around work and parenting.
She brings trauma-informed approaches into sessions and uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. That work is practical and down-to-earth: she helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life. Karen has substantial experience with military members and veterans, and with people recovering from physical or emotional abuse.
Sessions center on the person and their strengths. Karen tailors conversations and goals to each client's needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide the plan.
People come for help with stress, panic, attention differences, sleeping or eating problems, and with big changes like relocation or loss. She also has experience supporting people facing the emotional aftermath of disasters and other large-scale events. The focus is on practical steps that reduce distress and restore functioning.
If someone is ready to change, Karen aims to offer steady support and helpful tools. She emphasizes clear communication and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals front and center. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping people name priorities and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood shifts, with clear exercises to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, trial different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using and which to change.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as squeezing in a session during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Different formats have different practical strengths, so confirm current session options before booking to pick what fits best. This collaborative approach aims to match treatment to everyday routines and needs rather than forcing one way of working.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Karen help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, and life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive with a strengths-based, client-centered focus. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karen has 15 years of experience working as a social worker and clinician with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices with ties to California while also noting licensure in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.