About Karren 

Therapist, Author, Coach, Speaker
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, and certified EMDR therapist, Karren has had a private practice in Kent, CT since 1998. She graduated with a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters of Science in Counseling from Western Connecticut State University.

In her private practice she offers services to individuals, families and couples.

Areas of competency are
  •   Individual Counseling
  •   Marriage and Premarital Counseling
  •   Family Counseling
  •   EMDR Therapy
  •   Adolescent  & Child Counseling
  •   Group Counseling
  •   Parenting Skills Workshops
  •   Parent and Life Coaching
  •   Conflict Mediation
  •   Career Counseling
  •   Substance Abuse Counseling
  •   Peer Mediation Workshops
  •   Life Skills Workshops
  •   Values Clarification and Life Planning
  •   Mandated Counseling

Confidentiality 

Confidentiality is a crucial element within the therapeutic relationship. Privacy is respected on all levels. All information discussed in counseling will be treated as confidential except in instances when the client becomes a serious threat to self or others or when mandated by law.

Ethical Standards
Fully Compliant with American Counseling Association Code of Ethics
What You Should Know About the Ethical Practice of Professional Counselors
Approved by the ACA Governing Council, October 199 and updated May 2009

As clients make decisions concerning the professional counselor from whom they will seek services, they should realize that there are standard practices and procedures that they can expect. Many of these practices and procedures are driven by the code of ethics that your professional counselor is bound to follow, the American Counseling Association’s (ACA’s) 2005 Code of Ethics. This document offers some highlights specifically relevant to you as consumer. You have the right to ask your professional counselor for a complete copy of the ACA 2005 Code of Ethics. The following will highlight some of these practices and procedures that you should expect from your professional counselor. 

What To Expect
  • Your professional counselor will describe her or his qualifications and areas of expertise.
  • Your professional counselor will treat you with respect and dignity, especially in regard to age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.
  • Your professional counselor will inform you of the purposes, goals, techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks, and benefits of all counseling services that you will receive. You may request this information in writing.
  • Your professional counselor will inform you of and give you the opportunity to discuss matters of confidentiality, privacy, and disclosure of information. She or he will also inform you of the limitations to confidentiality.
  • Your professional counselor will inform you of all financial arrangements related to service prior to entering the counseling relationship. You may request this information in writing.
  • Your professional counselor will, when necessary, assist in making appropriate alternative service arrangements. Such arrangements may be necessary following termination, at follow-up, and for referral.
  • When questions or concerns arise regarding services requested or services received, please discuss them immediately with your professional counselor. If such questions cannot be answered or a resolution reached, please call or contact ACA for advice and/or counsel at 1-800-347-6647, X314,or at [email protected].