What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Karen is an amazing therapist. From day one, she made me feel safe, heard, and understood without judgment. She listens with genuine compassion, asks thoughtful questions, and offers practical guidance that has helped me grow and navigate life's challenges with confidence. Her kindness and expertise have made a real difference in my life. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares and is exceptional at what she does.”
Less than 1 month ago
“Karen is very understanding with those who struggle from neurodivergence and has extensive experience in managing households with ND family members. She‚Äôs helped provide me the context and tools to help a complicated family work better.”
Less than 1 month ago
About Karen Baumann
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Karen Baumann
My name is Karen Baumann, and I have practiced as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Temple University. I specialize in helping law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare providers, such as nurses and physicians, who experience trauma as part of their job duties. My other specialties include working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and substance abuse. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD. My focus is on providing a safe and comfortable space for individuals to openly share their thoughts and feelings using a cognitive-behavioral approach. I have worked with clients in a variety of clinical settings, including emergency rooms, community mental health, law enforcement mental health teams, mobile crisis teams, psychiatric inpatient units, and private practice. A significant portion of my career has been spent riding with the Los Angeles and Pasadena Police Officers, responding to mental health calls in the community. This experience has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges law enforcement and healthcare professionals face regarding their own mental health.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Temple University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1891871794
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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Karen is amazing! I am so grateful to have found her, and Rula! She has truly changed my life!!!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is amazing! I am so grateful to have found her, and Rula! She has truly changed my life!!!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is a very caring and competent therapist. I'm very glad that I connected with her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is an amazing therapist. From day one, she made me feel safe, heard, and understood without judgment. She listens with genuine compassion, asks thoughtful questions, and offers practical guidance that has helped me grow and navigate life's challenges with confidence. Her kindness and expertise have made a real difference in my life. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares and is exceptional at what she does.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is very understanding with those who struggle from neurodivergence and has extensive experience in managing households with ND family members. She’s helped provide me the context and tools to help a complicated family work better.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen has made such a positive impact on my life. She creates a safe space where I always feel heard and never judged. She remembers the little details, genuinely cares, and gives me thoughtful advice and tools that have helped me grow. She's compassionate while also encouraging me to reflect and hold myself accountable. I always leave our sessions feeling understood, supported, and encouraged. I'm so grateful for her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen has been a grounding presence in my life for the past two years, from twice a week sessions when I needed to pull myself out of a hole to once monthly sessions to keep myself centered. I'm so grateful for the thoughtful practice that she runs.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is a great counselor and an easy person to talk with. She’s patient and accommodating to needs/schedule. Shes a thoughtful therapist and her input is helpful.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I began working with Karen because of her many years of experience and complexity of practice including but not limited to working with the Pasadena Police Department. Since starting individual therapy with Karen I have gained personal awareness, developed effective techniques to navigate relationships, communication and even tackle ADHD related time challenges that plagued me for most of my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen has made such a positive impact on my life. She creates a safe space where I always feel heard and never judged. She remembers the little details, genuinely cares, and gives me thoughtful advice and tools that have helped me grow. She's compassionate while also encouraging me to reflect and hold myself accountable. I always leave our sessions feeling understood, supported, and encouraged. I'm so grateful for her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is very understanding with those who struggle from neurodivergence and has extensive experience in managing households with ND family members. She’s helped provide me the context and tools to help a complicated family work better.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I chose Karen as my provider because of her focus on what is actually happening in the brain in relation to our thoughts and feelings. I’ve appreciated how she explains the brain mechanisms that drive our responses. Even more than this, I’ve appreciated how human Karen is - her ability to empathize, understand, and make me feel validated and heard exactly as I am. Karen is reliable and has helped me tremendously. Knowing I can meet with her has brought me comfort during some rougher patches.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I began working with Karen because of her many years of experience and complexity of practice including but not limited to working with the Pasadena Police Department. Since starting individual therapy with Karen I have gained personal awareness, developed effective techniques to navigate relationships, communication and even tackle ADHD related time challenges that plagued me for most of my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen has been a grounding presence in my life for the past two years, from twice a week sessions when I needed to pull myself out of a hole to once monthly sessions to keep myself centered. I'm so grateful for the thoughtful practice that she runs.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is an amazing therapist. From day one, she made me feel safe, heard, and understood without judgment. She listens with genuine compassion, asks thoughtful questions, and offers practical guidance that has helped me grow and navigate life's challenges with confidence. Her kindness and expertise have made a real difference in my life. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares and is exceptional at what she does.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Karen is a great counselor and an easy person to talk with. She’s patient and accommodating to needs/schedule. Shes a thoughtful therapist and her input is helpful.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Karen Baumann?
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Is Karen Baumann accepting new patients?
Karen Baumann generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Karen Baumann's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Karen Baumann accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Karen Baumann online?
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What practice does Karen Baumann work with?
Karen Baumann works with Rula Health - L.A. North.
What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Baumann?
Karen Baumann frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Baumann on their profile.
What languages does Karen Baumann speak?
Karen Baumann speaks English.