Your healing begins here. Are you tired of carrying the weight of past hurts and self-doubt ingrained by the influencers in your life? I understand the challenges you're facing and am here to support you on your journey towards liberation and empowerment.

Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home.

My Approach

I specialize in guiding individuals through the process of healing from influencer trauma and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. I believe in the power of compassionate, personalized care to transform lives. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for you to explore and heal.

Services

  • Heal Influencer Trauma: Find peace from wounds from parents, teachers or other influential people in your life, and release old pain that holds you back.

  • Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs: Recognize and replace doubt with confidence, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of worth.

  • Personalized Therapy: Tailored to your unique needs, integrating evidence-based techniques for deep healing and growth targeting trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, identity, relationship issues, pre-marital and marital counseling, expectations, school demands, stress management, feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, work/life balance, and career development.

Specialties

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories that become triggered in the present. When it feels like your present awareness logical thoughts do not connect to your emotional responses, EMDR can offer relief.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies negative thought and behavior patterns and works to create new replacement thoughts and behaviors to create more connection to how you want to think and feel.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy helps you understand how your past experiences influence your current behaviors and mental health. This understanding and acknowledgment allows for intentional change.

  • Strengths-based Therapy Guides you toward a retelling of your personal history of traumas, stressors, and pain with emphasis on yourself as strong and resilient.

  • Solution-focused Therapy Helps you find solutions in the present, build on your strengths, and create your desired future.

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Therapy Your Way.

All your appointments will be virtual. Feel safe in the space that you are in. In the comfort of your home, or therapy on the go, I will make it work for you. I am licensed in 6 states and provide telehealth therapy in: NY, MA, CA, FL, VT and ME. This provides a seamless transition for relocations and travel.

You deserve to feel liberated and whole. My commitment is to walk alongside you on this journey, offering unwavering support and practical tools to help you rewrite your story. Let's work together to uncover your true potential and embrace a life of freedom and fulfillment.

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Meet Karen

Karen Symanowicz Licensed Therapist

With the unyielding spirit of a New Yorker, I offer a unique approach to therapy that may not be for everyone—and that's a choice I fully embrace. My transition from a dynamic 15-year career in corporate and startup operations and communications to the profound field of therapy was fueled by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of genuine, direct engagement. I approach each session with clarity and efficiency to honor the value of your time and the trust you place in me to navigate the complexities of your journey.

The privilege of being part of someone’s life story is not something I take lightly. My passion for therapy is driven by a conviction underscored by my clinical supervisor’s insight: “Some people are meant to do this job, and you are one of them.” This affirmation has become a cornerstone of my practice, reminding me daily of the honor and responsibility that comes with this calling. It was the pursuit of a career that demanded not just academic knowledge, but a rich tapestry of life experiences, that led me to where I stand today—ready and equipped to support those in need of guidance and healing.

In my practice, I strive to create a space where individuals feel truly seen and heard, offering insights and strategies shaped by both my professional background and personal growth. My approach is characterized by a blend of authenticity, compassion, and directness, aimed at fostering resilience and empowering clients to lead more fulfilling lives. As we embark on this journey together, my commitment is to be not just a therapist, but a steadfast ally in your pursuit of personal transformation and wellbeing.

“I believe therapy is just theory until the right person brings it to life for you.”

Media

Welcome to My Podcast
“Do Something Different”
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Listen on: Spotify

As Featured on
Coast 93.1
“Therapy Thursday”