About
Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. Her clinical focus is trauma therapy, and she is trained in EMDR and Grief Therapy.
Her journey to becoming an LPC began as an oncology nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She moved into a more holistic approach with opening a wellness business after being a full-time mom.
As her business grew, she began to understand that her need for continuing education in the mental health field was a necessity to help others. Karen obtained her master’s in counseling and development from George Mason University, and has experience working with adults who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, grief, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and life adjustments concerns.
Therapy Approach
Guiding Clients
Karen is passionate about meeting adult clients wherever they are on their life journey and helping them process the challenges they are facing. She believes everyone struggles at times with mental health concerns and every individual has the answers within to move forward. Karen is ready to provide her clients the guidance to do so.
Clinical Focus
Her clinical focus is trauma therapy, and she is trained in EMDR and Grief therapy. Karen offers an integrative evidenced-base therapy, utilizing humanistic therapy, understanding of attachment style, strength-based therapy, grief therapy, and EMDR therapy models.
Areas of Expertise
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Anxiety
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Chronic Illness and Pain
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Grief
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LGBQT+
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Life Transitions
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Self Esteem
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Stress
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Trauma & PTSD
Mission and Vision
Fees and Insurance
Sessions Fees
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Individual Session $180/visit
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Couple Session $180/visit
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna
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Anthem
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Carefirst
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Cigna/Evernorth
Payment Methods
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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American Express
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Mastercard
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Visa
Cancellation Policy
A 24-hour cancellation notice must be provided. If an appointment is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance, or is missed completely, a cancellation or "no-show" fee will be charged.
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Missed appointment fee $75.00
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Insurance companies will not reimburse for missed appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm new to counseling, what should I expect during my first visit?
Karen David will meet with you and spend the hour getting to know more about you as a person and your goals for therapy. This is as simple as meeting someone new and having an enjoyable conversation with a intention to building trust.
How long are sessions, and how long does treatment last?
Sessions are typically an hour long. Since every person has unique needs, not one treatment plan is the same.
Individuals can continue treatment for a short period of time, or continue with ongoing sessions. The options are really based upon each individual's needs.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Karen David does provide both in-person and telehealth visits. The connection and conversations, no matter how they occur, are extremely important to providing the personalized care that is part of the integrative counseling treatment Karen believes in.