What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I feel very comfortable with Laurie, I look forward to my sessions and feel hopeful there is light at the end of this journey of us working together to heal”
More than 1 year ago
“I would highly recommend Laurie Karzen. She has great, practical, useful advice and a sense of humor.”
More than 1 year ago
About Laura Karzen
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Behavioral Problems
Life Transition
Alzheimer's Disease
Childhood Trauma
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Codependency
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Coaching
Eclectic
Compassion Focused
Expressive Arts
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Laura Karzen
Hello! My name is Laurie Karzen, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I've been a therapist for a long time and use a very eclectic range of treatment approaches to best support the individual needs of my clients. I have a broad range of practice areas but especially enjoy supporting diverse clients facing challenges related to life transitions, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, and a desire for greater peace and well-being.
I truly believe it's important to be eclectic in one's therapeutic approach because every client is unique and faces their own particular constellation of life difficulties. That said, I tend to be psychodynamically oriented and incorporate aspects of Solution-focused, CBT, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
I spent many years supporting clients in public health systems, where most of my clients were low-income clients of color with multi-generational trauma, especially Latinx youth and families, since I speak both Spanish and English. In my private practice, my range of clients is very eclectic (which I love!). It includes individual youth and adults, couples, and families struggling with issues such as healing from childhood and racial trauma, relationship challenges, lack of self-love, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am also an interfaith spiritual director (counselor), so I enjoy working with clients who identify faith as a source of support and who are seeking a deeper sense of meaning in life.
Having done this work for many years, I bring a lot of earned wisdom to the experience. I can be a bit woo-woo as well, for those who are receptive. I became a therapist because I grew up with a lot of pain in my own heart that I had to heal in order to live the life I wanted. As a result, I feel deep compassion for my clients' struggles, but I am recovery-oriented-here to help you heal!
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NPI number
1376835058
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I would highly recommend Laurie Karzen. She has great, practical, useful advice and a sense of humor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I feel very comfortable with Laurie, I look forward to my sessions and feel hopeful there is light at the end of this journey of us working together to heal
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Laura Karzen work with?
Laura Karzen works with Rula Health - Central CA.
What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Karzen?
Laura Karzen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Karzen on their profile.
What languages does Laura Karzen speak?
Laura Karzen speaks English and Spanish.