About Karen Wyome
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dual Diagnosis
Women's Mental Health Issues
Chronic Relapse
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Compassion Focused
Humanistic
Family Systems
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Karen Wyome
When someone finds out I'm a psychotherapist, this question often comes next: "How can you listen to problems all day?" My response? "Oh no, that's not my job; I watch people become their best selves!" With 35 years of experience, fostering a client's voice and co-creating a road map are key to reaching goals. As a young adult client, my talk therapy allowed me to tell my story--of deep hurts, wins and losses, hopes, and big dreams--ultimately learning who I am, uniquely, in this world. It was the transformational power and deep respect of the therapy process that drew me to become a clinician. I'm licensed as a Clinical Social Worker to practice in Washington (state), Arizona, and Colorado.
My core training includes family systems, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The first two emphasize relational experiences (e.g., the influence of attachment style or earliest relationship experiences) while CBT promotes specific change in one's thoughts and feelings. Tapping the power of the brain and neuroscience enhances a natural approach to health and wellness. Mindful and somatic practices introduce rapid change in experience and are repeated for durability. With frequent check-ins, I join with clients to assess progress towards goals. If additional treatments or evaluations seem helpful, I'll recommend them as well as the reason why, and how they fit in with your goals. A solution orientation is central to the work.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Trained as a generalist clinical social worker, my practice has always included a wide range of presenting issues. However, I consider myself especially adept at working with clinical depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship skill building, and self-empowerment.
My approach includes a lot of curiosity and is strongly interactional, while giving space for trust and ease to build. So, clients may share something such as, "I'm feeling so frustrated," to which I'll follow up with, "What does 'feeling frustrated' mean to you? Please give me an example..." Asking for specifics turns a general concept into your unique meaning of that concept. I'll often reflect on what I hear to validate your experience and feelings. Setting measurable goals is a great way to know you're on your unique path. Reframing is an oft-used tool that allows one to identify a solution to the stated problem. I'll often suggest practices or activities that may strengthen whatever you'd like to master. Frequent check-ins about emotions and level of activation respect the change process while preventing unhelpful, big feelings. Emotional safety is monitored and essential at all times. Positives and progress are emphasized.
Seattle has been home for the past 25 years, but my early life started in Evanston, Illinois. I earned a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Graduate School of Social Work in Chicago, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, in Political Science and Psychology. I chose Clinical Social Work because the profession's core training is defined as working with "a person in their environment." Social work explicitly considers in all interactions the impact of culture, gender identity, spirituality, economic and social justice, power dynamics, and teaches advocacy and activism (to name a few). As a young adult, I found a therapist who listened deeply, validated often, and allowed my true voice to emerge.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
When I start working with a client, I conduct a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment--a fancy way to say I want to learn about what's going on now, what's influenced you in your past (including culture, spirituality, biology/medical, genetics, social/relational), and how you've developed adaptations to navigate life. In the first few meetings, I'll ask, "How are you going to know you're done with therapy? What might that look like?" It's an important touchpoint we'll come back to because my ultimate goal is to monitor progress on your stated goals. As a generalist clinical social worker, I enjoy working with a wide range of clients and issues.
My approach includes a lot of curiosity and is strongly interactional, while giving space for trust and ease to build. So, clients may share something such as, "I'm feeling so frustrated," to which I'll follow up with, "What does 'feeling frustrated' mean to you? Please give me an example..." Asking for specifics turns a general concept into your unique meaning of that concept. I'll often reflect back on what I hear to validate your experience and feelings. Setting measurable goals is a great way to know you're on your unique path. Reframing is an oft-used tool that allows one to identify a solution to the stated problem. I'll often suggest practices or activities that may strengthen whatever you'd like to master. Frequent check-ins about emotions and level of activation respect the change process while preventing unhelpful, big feelings. Emotional safety is monitored and essential at all times. Positives and progress are emphasized.
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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
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1811070840
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What practice does Karen Wyome work with?
Karen Wyome works with Rula Health - Washington.
What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Wyome?
Karen Wyome 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 Wyome on their profile.
What languages does Karen Wyome speak?
Karen Wyome speaks English.