Karen Mccarthy
Counselor, MA
Traverse City,
MI
US
Karen Mccarthy is a dedicated counselor specializing in working with children from infancy through age 10, along with their parents and caregivers. She is deeply committed to helping them navigate relationships and function effectively in a challenging world. With a strong focus on understanding and communication, Karen utilizes her diverse therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Play Therapy, and Trauma-Focused techniques, to assist children in processing their emotions, coping with life's challenges, and healing from past traumas. She recognizes that trauma can manifest in various emotional and behavioral ways, often leaving parents perplexed by their child's reactions. Through a safe and supportive environment, Karen employs storytelling, games, and arts & crafts to help children articulate and manage their sometimes overwhelming feelings. For adults, she provides psychoeducation on trauma and child development, as well as counseling for trauma recovery and effective parenting strategies. Karen understands the difficulties of caring for a hurting child and the unique struggles of that child, and she is passionate about fostering a collaborative atmosphere where healing and growth can flourish.
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