“Therapy should be a safe place to explore our personal stories, including current and past challenges, triumphs and lessons we haven’t quite finished. I enjoy the journey my clients share with me as they hone skills to create new plot twists and paths for new chapters that bring them what they desire. As with any adventure, we navigate tears and grief, but are also able to find self-compassion and–most importantly,–laughter in the healing process.
“People are experts in their own lives, so my role is to empower clients to find the solutions and tools that work best for them. My approach is collaborative and flexible based on your needs. Clients can expect to learn about how their thoughts and behaviors impact mood and decision making. We may look at the past to understand the present and move forward, utilize role playing to practice communication skills and setting boundaries, practice relaxation and grounding skills, and identify specific strategies to get needs met.”
Karin is a licensed Clinical and Macro Social Worker. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Michigan State University. She completed the ‘Specialist in Aging’ and the ‘Sexual Health’ certificate programs at the University of Michigan. She is Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and also the Academy of Certified Social Workers from the National Association of Social Workers. Karin integrates interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Supportive Therapy to tailor therapy for the unique needs of clients.
In addition to providing therapy services, Karin has worked in health care providing services to people experiencing chronic health and pain issues, life limiting illnesses, grief and loss, pregnancy, childbirth and infant care.
