Karen was my supervisor when I worked at a higher level of care program in the Boston area. She was absolutely incredible to have as a resource, mentor, and educator while navigating the ever changing local eating disorder landscape. Karen not only helped me hone my skills when treating co-occurring ED and OCD clients, but also provided guidance and space for me to grow as a clinician. Karen always encouraged me to challenge myself in ways I didn't even know I needed to be challenged. Every single time we met I would learn something.

After leaving said treatment center, I continued to seek out Karen's services and joined one of her ED OCD supervisory groups. Karen's supervisory groups attracted highly intelligent, motivated, and insightful clinicians. Karen would share her vast wisdom while also allowing room for us to discuss, share, and learn from one another. I learned a lot from participating in this group and I look forward to continuing to participate in future supervisory group opportunities through Karen in the future.

Karen is an integral part of the ED community in the Boston area and anyone would be lucky to work with her in whatever capacity they desire/need. I cannot recommend her highly enough and I feel lucky to get to continue to be a part of her network.

—HANNAH SINGER, LICSW

I reached out to Karen based on a recommendation from another practitioner who highly regarded her work. Now as a client, I too have come to respect and admire her expertise in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD, use of various therapeutic approaches, willingness to think outside the box and commitment to inclusivity. Karen has a collaborative and communicative approach, goes above and beyond to make sure I’m receiving the best possible care and support and is always willing to advocate on my behalf. 

From day one, Karen has been an instrumental part of my team and I honestly don’t know what I would do without her! She helps me feel grounded and safe, brings awareness to my destructive thoughts and holds me accountable for my behaviors. Above all, what I value most about Karen is her commitment to my treatment, compassion for my lived experience and the unwavering hope she holds for me to one day surrender enough to overcome my eating disorder and live a long, fulfilled life.

- CURRENT CLIENT

My life has improved significantly since I started seeing Karen.  Karen encouraged me to get sober and assembled a care “dream” team who have given me the tools to manage my OCD and eating disorder behaviors much more effectively.   My daughter has also struggled with mental health challenges, and Karen has been an incredible resource and support.  Karen is knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate, and I am grateful to have her as a therapist.  While I am still on my recovery journey, I have never felt better.

- CURRENT CLIENT

Karen is one of those unique humans who can kind of do it ALL; she is a dynamo who provides excellent therapy, is a fabulous collaborator, can teach, supervise and consult brilliantly, has energy and creativity to spare and has sought extensive training in IFS, ACT, OCD, CPT, trauma and eating disorders. She is extremely well-informed and thinks deeply about what her clients need in order to give them her best. Karen is highly attuned to her clients’ needs and listens carefully with her clinical ears but perhaps more importantly, with her heart and soul. Karen’s exuberance and passion for her work shines through in everything she does and it is a joy to know and work alongside her.

— Lauren Manasse, LICSW, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Supervisor (CEDS-S)

Karen and I have worked beautifully together for years. as part of a team for our eating disorder patients. Not only is she communicative but also collaborative and deeply caring. We share similar values, and our treatments meld beautifully together. It is a privilege to know her professionally and as a friend.

— Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CED-S, FAND; Co-author of Intuitive Eating; Author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal

Karen has been a longtime trusted CBT colleague of mine. We share Diplomate status in the prestigious Academy of Cognitive Therapy. I have collaborated with Karen on numerous occasions and have valued her clinical expertise and professional demeanor. Karen is a compassionate and creative therapist, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a skilled CBT therapist.

—DANIEL BECK, LICSW AND FOUNDING FELLOW AND DIPLOMATE OF THE ACADEMY OF COGNITIVE THERAPY

Karen is knowledgeable, professional and empathetic. Working with her has been immensely helpful and rewarding in countless ways. It is no exaggeration to say that Karen’s help has contributed significantly to my developing a richer and happier life.

— CURRENT CLIENT

I have known Karen for many years and have shared many cases with her. She is an excellent therapist, collaborator and colleague. Karen is trained in many clinical arena’s with specific expertise in CBT, DBT, OCD and eating disorders. She is a delightful person and therapist and you would be lucky to have an opportunity to work with her. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work with her.

—BETH MAYER, LICSW | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEDA

I have worked with Karen for several years and it has changed my life in ways I could not imagine. Through her recognition of my alcohol misuse and encouragement to get sober, I have discovered an inner strength that I did not know I had. Her expertise in eating disorders and trauma recovery has distinguished her as an exceptional therapist. I am so grateful for Karen’s support, compassion, and guidance during my journey towards recovery.

— CURRENT CLIENT