Karen Nelsen

Karen Nelsen, LMFT, is a compassionate strengths-based counselor who understands that counseling can take many forms, whether navigating significant life transitions, coping with loss, or addressing symptoms of depression or anxiety. She believes that everyone possesses an inner compass that, when supported, can guide them toward positive change. With extensive experience in coaching, Karen provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to explore their internal lives and recognize their natural abilities, both in relationships and daily activities. She emphasizes the importance of positive connections, which aid in discovering—or rediscovering—a sense of safety and wholeness. Her professional background spans wellness in physical, spiritual, and mental realms. With intuitive compassion, Karen helps clients acknowledge what is healthy and wise within them, amplifying these insights to illuminate aspects of themselves that seek to be heard. By listening deeply to each unique experience, she assists in exploring and transforming patterns that no longer serve. Guided by the longing of the soul, Karen supports clients in determining the direction of their counseling journey. Her wide range of therapeutic modalities includes trauma-focused therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness, allowing for tailored approaches to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families.