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Dr. Karen Owen, NJ Psychologist 35SI00564700
New Jersey
New Jersey psychologist - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Karen
Dr. Karen Owen is a New Jersey psychologist with 13 years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns.
She uses straightforward methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. She encourages a collaborative pace so people set goals they can manage.
Her background includes training and work in individual, adolescent, couples and family therapy. That experience informs how she approaches complex trauma and long-standing anxiety. She draws on methods that focus on thoughts, feelings, and interaction patterns when appropriate.
In practical terms she helps people address sleep and eating struggles, parenting stress, career worries, grief and issues with intimacy. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence, fertility concerns, postpartum depression, and multicultural challenges. ADHD and compassion fatigue are additional areas she sees often.
When working with trauma she uses trauma-focused approaches alongside therapy that pays attention to emotional responses and relationship dynamics. For many clients, this means learning concrete coping skills, practicing new ways of responding, and reviewing progress regularly.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. The fee structure varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Owen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and set small behavior experiments. CBT is practical and often focuses on what to try between sessions to change routines that maintain anxiety or low mood.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and help people express and respond to emotions more directly. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used with people who have experienced complex trauma, emphasizing safety, stabilization, and stepwise processing when the client is ready.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then suggest which method or combination to try. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with her about scheduling and the ways sessions can be arranged to work with everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus related issues like sleep, eating, grief, parenting, and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavior changes. Sessions include practical exercises people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and a focus on individual, adolescent, couples and family work that informs her approach to complex trauma and anxiety.
What are her credentials and geographic location?
She is listed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00564700 and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.