∙ Individuals ∙ Couples ∙ Families ∙ Relationships ∙
Karen Krefman, LMFT
Philosophy & Approach
With twenty years' experience working with individuals, couples, and families at all stages of life, I have come to deeply honor the therapeutic relationship. I consider myself to be a warm and engaged therapist, and I look to build upon a person’s inherent strengths. I engage collaboratively with clients to address challenges and struggles as they look to make meaningful, impactful changes in their lives and in their relationships.
People choose to enter into therapy for many different reasons. I enter all therapeutic relationships with a stance of openness, curiosity, and acceptance, along with a degree of pragmatism. My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, incorporating several schools of therapy, custom tailoring the process to best fit my client’s needs and goals.
Personal and relational growth and transformation can happen at any stage of life.
My Background
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy, counseling services, and consultation to individuals, couples, and families. I spent 20 years on staff at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a behavioral health organization committed to the mission of strengthening and healing families from all walks of life. While there, I held various roles in both Clinical Services and Executive Leadership.
Education & Qualifications:
Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University
Post Graduate Fellowship training at The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Approved Clinical Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family (AAMFT)
Master's of Science in Speech and Language Communication Disorders from the University of Michigan
Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Michigan
Healthy relationships, with one’s self and others, are key to a meaningful life.
Services
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Individual Therapy
Anxiety and Depression
Life-stage Transitions
Women’s Issues / Men’s Issues
Midlife and Older Adult Aging Issues
LGBTQ+ Identity
Work-life Balance
Retirement
Coping with Illness
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Couples Therapy
Communication Problems
Couples Conflict
Marital Separation / Divorce
Remarriage
Blended and Step Family Relationships
Intimacy Issues
Infidelity
Adjustment to Parenthood
Empty Nest Transition
Couples in Retirement
Money and Finance Issues
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Family Therapy
Adult Children and Parent Relationships
Mother and Daughters / Fathers and Sons
Sibling Relationships
In-law Relationships
Family Business / Family Dynamics
Insurance
I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance panels. I can provide you with all the proper documentation to submit claims to your insurance company for reimbursement. Contact me with questions about insurance.
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