Karen Buroff , LCSW

Karen Buroff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Based in California, she has worked as both a social worker and clinician, helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, chronic mental health conditions, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

She has extensive experience with military members - including active duty personnel and veterans - and with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, whether combat related or not. Her clinical work also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, parenting and career concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges related to intimacy and identity.

Buroff’s approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She practices with a trauma-informed perspective and integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is ARC trained in trauma-informed care and is a Mind-Body Resiliency (MBRT) Master Trainer. Committed to a client-focused, strengths-based model, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals, offering support and empowerment for those ready to take steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches for online trauma and stress care

Karen Buroff integrates several practical approaches into online work to meet varied needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop healthier patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building safety and coping strategies, which can benefit survivors of assault, combat-related trauma, and other severe stressors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and body-based awareness skills that support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and improve responses to stress.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Karen takes a collaborative stance, working with each person to tailor approaches based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and choose the format that feels most effective for each stage of treatment.