Karen Buroff , LCSW

Karen Buroff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She has extensive clinical work with military members, both active duty and veterans, and has supported many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, persistent mental illness, self-esteem and relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She practices from a trauma-informed perspective and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-focused methods. She is ARC trained and serves as a Mind-Body Resiliency Trainer (MBRT Master Trainer), and she centers care on clients strengths and goals. Treatment plans and session dialogue are tailored to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

Karen emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help clients build resilience, improve coping, and move toward a more fulfilling life. She is committed to empowering clients and adapting interventions to support recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Karen combines client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client's goals guide the work - it is useful for self-esteem, relationship issues, and navigating life changes. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that can support emotional balance and resilience, especially for trauma-related symptoms and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment remains relevant and personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, teach skills, and support clients between sessions, while keeping care focused on each person’s goals and daily life.