- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Karen
Karen Buroff is an LCSW with 15 years of clinical social work experience and practices in California. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and questions around guilt and shame.
She has spent much of her career supporting people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse, including military members and veterans. That history has given her a grounded understanding of post-traumatic stress and complex reactions after hard events. She also helps people facing life transitions, grief, career strain, and challenges like sleep or eating changes.
Her stated approach is client-centered and trauma-informed. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior. Solution-focused strategies are used to set small, practical goals and track progress.
Sessions involve direct conversation, practical tools, and exercises to build coping skills. Karen emphasizes strengths and respects each person’s experience while working through painful emotions such as shame or guilt. She combines reflection with concrete steps so people can test new ways of thinking and acting between meetings.
People come to her for both short-term problem solving and longer-term recovery work. She offers a blend of listening, guidance, and structured techniques to address symptoms and everyday functioning. If someone wants to start, they complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities, encouraging open dialogue and collaborative planning. CBT looks at thought and behavior patterns and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms. Trauma-Focused work addresses the effects of traumatic events and uses structured techniques to reduce distress and improve functioning.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Karen will work together with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT tools in one session and using trauma-informed skills in the next, then adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and let people use audio-only options if they prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can teach mindfulness exercises, guide behavioral experiments, and assign brief between-session tasks that fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame among many focus areas and helps people examine those feelings alongside trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
How does she approach therapy for anxiety or trauma?
Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to notice patterns and build coping skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 15 years of experience working as a social worker and clinician, including work with military members and people affected by physical or emotional trauma.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW credentials in California and Connecticut and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border session details before scheduling.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.