Karen Buroff , LCSW

Karen Buroff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience as a social worker and clinician. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, chronic and persistent mental illness, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, and major life changes. Her practice includes extensive work with military members - both active duty and veterans - and with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse in both combat and non-combat contexts.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She applies a trauma-informed lens to care and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-focused methods. She is ARC trained and serves as a Mind-Body Resiliency (MBRT) Master Trainer, which informs her work with clients recovering from complex stress and trauma. Committed to a client-focused, strengths-based approach, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Karen emphasizes empowerment and practical change, supporting people who are ready to move toward a more fulfilling life. She works collaboratively to identify goals, build resilience, and develop skills that support long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Karen integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist supports the client in finding their own solutions and building on personal strengths; it helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events with techniques designed to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve coping and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people fit care into busy lives, manage symptoms from home, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists across distances. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment and to access support when it is needed.