Survivor of childhood trauma, abuse, 11.5 years of alcohol & cocaine/crack cocaine addiction, domestic & relational abuse, and multiple incarcerations.  She was blessed to obtain four degrees after her unhealthy lifestyle: A.S. Biomedical Engineering & Technology, A.A. in Psychology, B.S. Psychology and M.S. Mental Health Counseling.  She is in her second year of her Ed.D. Community Care Counseling: Traumatology.  She has worked in Substance Abuse Residential treatment facilities for over 6 years, dealt with Dual-Diagnoses, Co-occurring Disorders, and more. 

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Karen is an advocate, counseling children, adults (singles, couples & families).  She addresses trauma, creating a safe atmosphere to ‘tell all’.  The Lotus Flower Experience can occur for anyone, transitioning from the bottom of the muddy waters to the top, and allowing the sunlight to ignite the transformation into the flower they are meant to be.  

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I am passionate about 'Empowering' others 'body, mind, soul & spirit'. I bring professional and personal experience and meet you exactly where you are at. You do not have to do this alone - allow me to push you to your next evolution!