Karen Graber , LMFT

Karen Graber is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California, bringing 11 years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge in May 2010 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Psychology from New York University. Her background includes roles at several Los Angeles clinics, including Beit T'shuvah, The Maple Counseling Center where she worked with adolescents at Beverly Hills High School and Moreno High School and their families, and Jewish Family Service.

Karen blends formal training with hands-on experience to help clients regain balance and move toward meaningful change. She takes a client-centered, strengths-based stance that highlights each person’s resources and capacity for growth, and she adapts therapeutic methods to fit the unique needs of each individual or family. Psychodynamic techniques are used when exploring recurring patterns rooted in past experiences, and mindfulness practices are woven in to support regulation and present-moment awareness. When appropriate, she integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) strategies for anxiety, phobia, and trauma work and is currently in the process of receiving EMDR certification.

Licensed in California as LMFT number 91262, Karen focuses on building practical coping skills and long-term strategies so clients can find greater fulfillment, self-compassion, and resilience in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Karen Graber

Karen draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s goals and strengths guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and practical support so individuals and families can identify their values and make changes that fit their lives.

She also uses psychodynamic techniques to explore how past experiences and relational patterns may influence current feelings and behaviors. This perspective can be helpful for clients seeking to understand recurring difficulties, improve relationships, or address long-standing emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Karen will work together with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access licensed professionals from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while accommodating changing needs and routines.