Karen Ritchie, MA, LCMHC, is a dedicated counselor who creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients to experience healing, transformation, and personal growth. With a focus on adults and elders, Karen specializes in addressing a range of challenges, including depression, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She implements an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from various modalities such as Mindfulness-Based interventions, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best meet the unique needs of each individual. Karen’s commitment to uncovering the roots of emotional struggles goes beyond mere symptom management—she guides clients in collaborative journeys towards self-discovery and resilience. Trained in EMDR therapy, she witnesses the profound healing that can occur when this evidence-based modality is utilized for trauma treatment. Karen believes in the transformative power of nonjudgmental self-exploration and strives to facilitate increased self-awareness, clarity of emotions, and healthier behavioral patterns among her clients, fostering greater overall wellness on their path to recovery.