Karen Skerrett
Psychologist, PHD
Oak Brook,
IL
US
Karen Skerrett, a qualified Psychologist with a PhD, MA, and MSN, is dedicated to helping individuals transform challenges into growth opportunities. As a clinician, teacher, researcher, supervisor, and consultant, she is deeply fascinated by resilient processes—exploring how individuals, family systems, and organizations decipher and thrive through adversity. Karen employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and lifespan approach that meticulously uncovers and enhances competencies, enabling her clients to cultivate a flourishing life. With over 30 years of specialized experience in the treatment of couples and families, particularly those navigating illness and disability, Karen's foundational training as a registered nurse adds a unique integrative perspective to her practice. She is not just a therapist but an educator and a thought leader, frequently teaching, supervising, and consulting in couple and family psychotherapy. Her contributions to peer-reviewed journals, coupled with presentations on adult development, life cycle transitions, and innovative couple treatment approaches, underscore her commitment to the field. Notably, her work focuses on shifting couples from patterns of mutual blame and shame toward understanding, connection, and empowerment. Karen's insightful publication, 'Positive Couple Therapy: Using We-Stories to Enhance Resilience', co-authored with J. Singer in 2014, reflects her innovative approach to cultivating relational resilience and growth in couples throughout their life span.
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