Welcome to my practice. My name is Karen Anderson and I graduated with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During my academic work I was the recipient of the UNLV Excellence in Marriage and Family Therapy Practice award and am currently registered with the State of Nevada as a Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Intern (#Ml0111) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern (#0634).
I am under the supervision of Dr. Jeanne Griffen a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and an Eating Disorder specialist. As well as my current educational requirements I have taken level l & II of Eye-movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and am currently a certified hypnotist working toward completion of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist designation.
Therapeutic Approach: As a marriage and family therapist my training has been from a systems perspective. Systems therapy works with the relationship and cycles of interaction between persons. Within the context of systems that may be affecting one’s life, issues such as gender, culture, and spirituality are considered. During our first couple of sessions, we will set specific goals to accomplish based on your presenting problem. I will gather data on your presenting problem and we will work together to find solutions. I believe that therapy not only takes place in the therapy room, but also between sessions. Therefore, a part of your therapeutic process may include assignments and reading outside the therapy room.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. The approaches that I use in treatment vary. I primarily use an existential humanistic approach with an integration of different treatment modalities and techniques. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is paramount for productive treatment and ultimately for healing to occur. Typically treatment consists of:
- An assessment, which may include any or all of the following: interviews, observation, review of records, behavior rating scales, biological, psychological and social history, and/or mental health evaluation.
- Development of a treatment plan, which includes goals and objectives, therapeutic interventions and estimated length of treatment.
- Implementation of treatment plan.
- Ongoing assessment, discussion of progress, and revisions to the treatment plan as appropriate.
- Completion or termination of treatment when satisfactory progress has been made or treatment goals are achieved.
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Aftercare planning for follow-up care to maintain gains and prevent relapse if needed or desired by the client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
License, Certifications & Awards
UNLV Excellence in Marriage & Family Therapy Practice Award
Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Intern #Ml0lll
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern #00634
Additional Training
EMDR Level I & II Training
Certified Hypnotist
Professional Activities and Memberships
AAMFT Member
Nevada Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Member
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