- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths based
- Sleep and rest focus
About Karen
Karen Buroff is an LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers a warm, interactive style and focuses on practical work to help people move forward. Karen is based in California and brings a trauma-informed perspective to sessions.
Her main focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and sleep and rest concerns. She also helps people dealing with relationship strain, grief, addiction, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She has substantial experience supporting military members and veterans and people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma.
Karen uses client-centered methods that build on each person's strengths. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Mindfulness and trauma-focused tools are included when they match the client's goals and needs.
In sessions she aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She works collaboratively to tailor conversations and a plan that fit each person's situation. Practical strategies and short-term goals are offered alongside deeper trauma work when appropriate.
Her approach is straightforward and supportive. Karen encourages people to take small steps toward better sleep, calmer days, and clearer goals. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the initial steps and stays focused on usable change.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, building rapport, and meeting each person where they are. Online sessions can use this approach to shape conversations around immediate concerns and practical goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often delivered in short, structured exercises that fit well into remote sessions and home practice.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before to decide which methods to try. That shared planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the original profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to follow through on homework between meetings. If needed, practical adaptations such as shorter check-ins, audio-only conversations, or structured worksheet work can be discussed to match lifestyle and access needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Karen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep and rest issues, addiction, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, and many life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that emphasizes practical steps and strengths.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has worked extensively with military members, veterans, and people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices in California with licensing listed for CA LCSW and CT LCSW in her background.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.