Karen McGuffey, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karen McGuffey

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Codependency

Work-Related Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Domestic Violence

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen McGuffey

Hello. My name is Karen McGuffey. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Domestic Abuse Counselor. I hold a Master’s in Psychology from California State University, Hayward. I have over 13 years of experience as a therapist in Community Mental Health and 4 years in private practice. My approach I draw from a holistic mind/body approach utilizing therapies including Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Somatic therapies. I provide trauma-informed therapy and am formally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and unresolved trauma. My focus I work with individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, codependency, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing intense emotions. I also work with couples. My communication style I provide a safe therapeutic environment where you can resolve issues, deal with internal emotional conflicts, heal, and move forward. I create a healing space where growth, understanding, and change can occur. Many seek therapy feeling stuck or wanting to explore negative patterns holding them back. I also help those seeking relief from past trauma. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to therapy by a curiosity about why we do what we do. We are all unique, and I seek to understand each client’s reality. I also feel a need to help others who are suffering. My goals for you I collaborate with clients on setting goals. First, I listen to what a client or couple wants from therapy and make suggestions if something seems to block achieving those goals. My first session with you You can expect that I will listen to you. We can start with a specific issue that may not require exploring your history.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

California State University, Hayward, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1881730646

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What practice does Karen McGuffey work with?

Karen McGuffey works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen McGuffey?

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