Ms. Karen Salsman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Biography
Karen is our most seasoned clinician and has a world of experience to offer clients. She received her Master of Science in Education in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and has over 16+ years of experience working as an Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a leader in the field of mental health and is a mentor to clinicians as a Certified Clinical Supervisor for Missouri Substance Abuse. She has worked in various positions within corrections and case management, collaborating with Probation and Parole and the Division of Family Services. Karen has also excelled within the field of mental health, substance abuse, and outpatient mental health treatment. Telehealth has been her most recent passion and she truly enjoys her work. Karen is a creative genius in her free time.
“Taking care of your mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You deserve to feel your best and I want to help you get there. Feel free to reach out so that you can start to feel normal again. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Don’t let the entire staircase overwhelm you. Just focus on that first step….one step at a time.” -Karen
Service Snapshot
Specialties Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Issues Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Codependency, Communication Problems , Isolation/Loneliness, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social Anxiety and Phobia
Client Focus
Ages Young teen and older, all genders
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT),
Modality Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
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