Compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative
Meet Karen
A Calgary native, Karen's deep roots in the community inform her compassionate approach to counselling.
Karen has over 25 years of experience, working with clients across the lifespan, Karen is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families enhance their communication, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well-being. Karen's commitment to supporting those facing difficulties is a clear demonstration of her deep compassion and empathy.
Karen believes that you are the expert of your experience, and you have all the internal resources required to overcome life’s challenges.
As a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW), she is authorized to provide restricted psychosocial interventions by the ACSW.
Education & Designations
Master of Social Work
University of CalgaryBachelor of Social Work
University of CalgaryRegistered Social Worker
ACSW
Couple and Family Therapy Certificate
University of CalgaryGottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
The Gottman InstituteAdvanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy training
Perinatal Mood Disorders Training
Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training
Internal Family Systems InstituteLevel 1 Cybercounselling
MicrocredentialMotivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
McMaster University
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive”
Brené Brown
