she/her

Karen KochenburgLCSW

High satisfaction rate with clients

Clients report a lasting relationship

Nice to meet you

I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening, and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Metaphor, and Somatic practices to help my clients achieve their therapy goals. My clients' safety and comfort are my highest priority. I will help you identify your goals for therapy and share my vision for how we can work together to achieve them. My career extends over 25 years of helping people harness their strengths to overcome obstacles and become stronger and happier.

About Karen

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Affirming, Contemporary, Engaging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

17+

I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening.

Karen Kochenburg,

LCSW

License number

#21646

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University

Interests

I am a dedicated dog mom! Lots of walking and hiking gives me time to stay current on professionally-related podcasts and audio books. I also love Conan Needs a Friend and This American Life.