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Karen Mcguffey, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Karen McGuffey

Accepts Allied
Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Chronic Pain
LMFT
10+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Karen McGuffey, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Karen has a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) from California State University, Hayward.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Chronic Pain
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Curious
The most important qualities in a therapist are empathy, compassion, and listening skills. Karen exhibited all of those in great strength. She was also knowledgeable about key coping skills and interventions.
VERIFIED PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

Hi there, I'm Karen!

I specialize in trauma-informed care and supporting individuals and couples through difficult life challenges.

My focus

I work with individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, difficulty with life transitions and relationships, codependency, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing intense emotions. I also work with couples.

My approach

I draw from a holistic mind/body approach utilizing many therapies, including Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Somatic therapies. I am formally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and unresolved trauma.

Expertise

Focus populations

Body Positivity
Cancer
Educators
Racial Justice
Single Mother
+ 5 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Allied
  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) from California State University, Hayward.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentTuesday, Apr 21st