Hi there! I’m Karena, a Masters Level Therapist with a focus on whole-body wellness.My philosophy is centered on treating the mind, body, and soul as a whole for long-lasting healing. I also hold certifications in Inclusive Leadership and Crucial Conversations, which complement my motivation to help with Career Counseling and Executive Coaching. I hope to make every interaction meaningful and worthwhile. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, and I look forward to working together!

"People may forget what you say, people may forget what you do, but people will never forget how you make them feel." ~ Maya Angelou

Some Fun Facts

I’m a Cali-girl - raised in sunny San Diego, but relocated to the East coast to be closer to my roots as family is important to me.

Therapeutic Approach

My holistic approach is to address your individual mental health concerns, discuss your diet and exercise, learn your strengths, and together we will come up with a treatment plan that will benefit you in every area of your life that can lead to long-lasting results. 

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Nutrition

Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of the Cumberlands

Professional Affiliations

• American Counseling Association (ACA)

• Phi Theta Kappa - International College Honor Society

Certifications

HBDI

• The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument® is based on the Whole Brain Thinking® framework and is an assessment tool that evaluates an individual’s thinking process and how it reflects in certain aspects of their life

Crucial Conversations

• Backed by 30 years of social science, Crucial Conversations skills represent the standard in effective communication and the marker of high performance individuals and organizations.

BOMA

• Inclusive Leadership. Focusing on increasing Emotional Intelligence that is the backbone of communication in ALL relationships.