ABOUT KARRIE
I work from a humanistic orientation, supporting clients in setting and obtaining their personal, value centered goals. I have extensive training and experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the development of mindfulness skills, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I hold a doctorate in Art Therapy Psychology. Depending on the unique needs and sensibilities of my clients, art may be used as a modality to deepen self exploration and understanding. My work supports individuals, couples and families through difficult transitions and times of ambivalence about the next best step.
Education & Experience
​​I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy along with my Certificate in Art Therapy Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2005. I received my Doctorate in Art Therapy Psychology in 2016. I am a board certified and registered art therapist, as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
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I have taught Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy students at Masters and Doctoral levels at NDNU. I have also provided continuing education and licensing preparation for MFT Interns and Associate Social Workers. I have worked for the County of San Mateo as a Supervising Mental Health Clinician, overseeing a trauma informed residential treatment facility and providing supervision to a multidisciplinary clinical team and a direct care team.
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In addition to individual, couple, and family therapy I have provided case consultation, training and supervision to community based programs. My training has focused on mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and a variety of art therapy related subjects. My teaching and research has focused on group and family dynamics and the relationship between artists and their art and the therapeutic potential therein.
SPECIALTIES
Marriage + Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Adolescents + Children
ADHD / Anxiety / Depression
Life Coaching
Trauma-Informed Care
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy