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Karen Buroff, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Connecticut and California

Recent reviews

Karen is an amazing person and counselor. She always knows what to say and how to help me when I need it.

Reviewed July 2023

Karen has been amazing thus far.

Reviewed January 2023

More about Karen

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Connecticut over 15 years of experience working as a Social Worker and Clinician. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic and persistent mental illness, self esteem issues, relationship issues and life changes. I have worked extensively with military members (Active Duty and Veterans) and have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse (both combat and non-combat related).

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is always trauma informed, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed approach (ARC Trained), and Mind Body Resiliency (MBRT) Master Trainer. I am committed to being Client focused and strengths based. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coaching Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Co-morbidity Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Buroff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982843579.

  • LCSW · Connecticut · 8134 · Expires November 2024
  • LCSW · California · 112737 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Karen Buroff

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Great Helped Knowledgeable Supportive The best Anxiety Empathetic Understanding Great listener

Karen is an amazing person and counselor. She always knows what to say and how to help me when I need it.

Reviewed July 2023

Karen has been amazing thus far.

Reviewed January 2023

Karen is the best! She is so knowledgeable and empathetic. I have been with her for a year now, and I know that I can have time every week to reassess, decompress and receive feedback on ways to help with my anxiety and stress.

Reviewed December 2022

Karen is the best therapist I have ever had! She is thoughtful, prepared, kind, considerate and is able to both actively listen and provide numerous tools to deal with the challenges I present her.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen is always great!

Reviewed July 2022

Karen is wonderful. She is so easy to talk to and offers insight in a way I never feel judged. I'm so lucky to have her.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s amazing.

Reviewed April 2022

Karen is very understanding and attentive to my words and emotions. Her questions are pointed to the core issues I want to tackle. The session flow is optimal and allows to soal in new information. I feel understood and appreciate every technique that Karen shares with me.

Reviewed March 2022

I look forward to my time with Karen every week. She creates a space where I can share my thoughts, feelings and experiences, without judgement. She is present and empathetic, knowledgeable and gentle. She makes me feel heard and understood, and always gives me the tools to do some tough inner work. She’s amazing - can’t stress it enough

Reviewed March 2022

Karen has been nothing but sweet and supportive. She listens to everything very well and knows when to be sensitive to cultural differences (my family is from the Philippines). After each session I feel heard and validated

Reviewed March 2022

I have been working with Karen for around four months I believe now. She has helped me find different techniques to cope with anxiety to help me find which is best for me. She also helped me conquer some grief I was having after the loss of a loved one. She is very supportive, compassionate, intelligent, and I could go on for days about good things to say about her as a Therapist. Karen is the second therapist I have worked with on BetterHelp and I will never use another. She has helped me be not only a better person but most importantly she has helped find out the person I want to be. She has really changed my life for the better. BetterHelp is really lucky to have a therapist as good as her on their team. She is definitely a asset.

Reviewed March 2022

Amazing therapist. She’s helped me a lot these past few months! She has a great energy and the kindest smile and you can tell she cares a lot about you❤️

Reviewed March 2022

I absolutely love Karen she's flipping amazing. This is the 1st time in my life I've had someone to talk to about my mental health that has just been absolutely perfect in every way.

Reviewed March 2022

Karen is a very sweet therapist, and she is very understanding and knows how to handle the topics we speak about thoroughly.

Reviewed March 2022

She helped me understand my bodily functions during my pre greiving stages when I was thinking about leaving work and I had no idea what was going on with my body and mind at the time.

Reviewed February 2022

Karen is extremely personable, patient and kind. I felt listened to and she provided me with really great resources and materials for working through / processing my feelings

Reviewed February 2022

Karen is the best therapist I have had. I love doing therapy online — Karen and this site have greatly improved my life!

Reviewed January 2022

Karen is extremely warm and comforting. She is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. She's always able to put me at ease and helps me see different perspectives in a non-judging way. I am very grateful for Karen.

Reviewed December 2021

Karen is extremely knowledgeable and effective in her therapy practice. Right away, Karen has been able to help me sore out where I’d like to begin in my therapy journey and offers a variety of tools to support me with my goals. I’ve seen other therapist in the past that felt more like passive participants in the therapy process whereas Karen really does feel more like a teammate and guide who genuinely cares. Totally recommend.

Reviewed November 2021

She's very supportive and a great listener! The work sheets she has me do are very incitful as well

Reviewed November 2021

Very professional, compassionate, great listener, stays engaged.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Buroff offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Buroff works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Buroff speak?

Karen Buroff speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Buroff have?

Karen Buroff has 15 years of experience.

Where is Karen Buroff licensed to practice?

Karen Buroff is licensed to practice in Connecticut and California.

Does Karen Buroff accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Karen Buroff accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Buroff offer?

Karen Buroff offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Buroff?

Karen Buroff can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Buroff?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.