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Location(s):
- Pathways Psychological Services Golden Valley
- Pathways Psychological Services Elk River
Karen enjoys working with women, men, seniors, couples, teens, children (ages 5+) and families. She has 18 years of experience helping clients with various issues such as:
- Anger Management
- Depression, Anxiety, and Phobias
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
- Career and Work Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Interpersonal Relationship Conflicts
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Single Parenting
- Spiritual Struggles and Spiritual Relationship Growth
- Stress Management
- Work-Life Balance
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Marital Distress
Philosophy
I come from a holistic perspective addressing the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual needs of my clients with the hope they can understand themselves more clearly. I view my role as a supporter, encourager, educator, challenger, a member of the team, with my client as the main person on the team.
Licensures & Certifications
- Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Certified in Theophostic Prayer Ministry
Education & Additional Training:
- Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa
- Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University
Selected Links
- www.joycemeyer.org (Living everyday life)
- www.injoy.com (Leadership skills, positive attitude)
- www.realrelationships.com (Marriage)
Selected Books
Marriage/Relationship Issues:
- Love Talk, by Les and Leslie Parrott
- The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted, by Gary Chapman
- Relationship Rescue, by Dr. Phil McGraw
Mens & Womens Issues:
- Boundaries, by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Getting Through the Tough Stuff, by Charles Swindoll
- Forgiveness, by Gary Inrig
- Battlefield of the Mind, by Joyce Meyer
- Approval Addiction, by Joyce Meyer
- Deadly Emotions, by Dr. Don Colbert
- Thinking for a Change, by John Maswell
- Today Matters, by John Maxwell
- Healing Life’s Hurts, by Ed Smith
- Overcoming a Negative Self-Image, by Neil Anderson
- Overcoming Depression,by Neil and Joanne Anderson
- Overcoming Addictive Behavior, by Neil Anderson and Mike Quarles
Parenting, Child, & Teen:
- Strong Willed Child, by Dr. James Dobson
- Battlefield of the Mind for Teens and Children, by Joyce Meyer
- Parenting Prodigals, by Phil Waldrep
