Counseling Services for Students

Brittany earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist. She is also certified in Trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT). 

Her clinical experience varies from providing counseling services in multiple school settings while working with individuals’ grades K-12 and in an early college school. Her clinical experience also ranges from providing substance abuse inpatient/outpatient treatment, residential/group home treatment, and outpatient counseling for individuals and families.

Brittany uses an eclectic, person-centered approach to therapy.

For leisure, Brittany enjoys family time, traveling to different countries/learning and experiencing other cultures, spending time in national parks and boating.

Karen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Kent State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant.

Karen’s clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, college students, adults, and couples from diverse backgrounds. She has supported individuals navigating a variety of concerns, including life transitions, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship challenges, vocational concerns, and issues related to identity and belonging. Karen has experience working with LGBTQIA+, multicultural, and neurodivergent populations and is committed to providing an affirming and inclusive therapeutic environment. Karen particularly enjoys supporting individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and the unique challenges of emerging adulthood.

Karen’s approach to therapy is rooted in Rogerian Person-Centered Theory, emphasizing authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. She utilizes an eclectic and flexible approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

Outside of the counseling office, Karen enjoys traveling both internationally and throughout the United States, often incorporating concerts and live music into travel experiences. She also enjoys attending comedy shows and Broadway musicals and values opportunities to experience new cultures, perspectives, and forms of creative expression.