Cultivating Empowerment for Life’s Transitions

At Highland Roots, we partner with you on your journey to optimal living.

We believe everyone has the potential to achieve deeply rooted empowerment and are here to walk with you as you create your ideal life. Everything you need to flourish in life is already inside you, therapy can help you discover it.

Welcome! I’m Karen, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Founder of Highland Roots.

For the past 10 years, I’ve been helping people from all walks of life improve their mental health. It is my belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health services so I’ve dedicated myself to making that happen. From working in community mental health and providing high quality therapeutic support regardless of systemic barriers, I’ve accumulated many years of unique and invaluable experience in helping others overcome challenges that may have seemed unsurmountable. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, I specialize in helping people navigate adversity and empower them to thrive. The primary treatment areas I focus on in my practice are stress management, anxiety reduction, processing and healing from trauma, and cultivating healthy support networks.

If you are interested in working with Highland Roots to achieve your goals whether through therapy or supervision, contact us to book a free 15-minute consult call to see if we are a good fit for your needs.

Our Services

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Our supervision is person-centered using a culturally competent lens. We emphasize the autonomy and individuality of the client, the importance of a trusting and healthy therapeutic alliance, and modeling compassionate and empathetic boundaries.

THERAPY

Work with an experienced therapist to transform your challenges into strengths. For individuals and couples, therapy can help create momentum and understanding in areas where you feel stuck. We're here to help you bloom into your best life.

FORENSIC COUNSELING

We evaluate and treat the causes and circumstances that led someone to be involved in the justice system. We also offer consultation and expert review services to help attorneys frame cases when there are complicated mental health or systemic issues present.

  • I first met with Karen at a difficult point in my life. I felt like no one, not even my family, understood me but Karen made me feel seen for the first time. She supported me consistently in a way I've never experienced before. I have been to other counselors in the past, but the relationship I built with Karen helped me in a way others never had.

    PAST CLIENT

  • When I began my journey into becoming a counselor, I knew having the right support would be vital in honing my skills and building my confidence as a practitioner. Karen has been integral in my path to counseling. I strongly recommend her as a supervisor. I always feel supported after speaking with her. I have not once felt judgement, even in the more difficult situations that arise in client work. If you are looking for real guidance with humility and kindness, she is the supervisor for you.

    CURRENT SUPERVISEE

  • I am thrilled to share my recommendation for Karen as a fellow clinician. Karen possesses a rare combination of warmth and professionalism that immediately puts those around her at ease, fostering an atmosphere of comfort and understanding. Her extensive knowledge, years of training, and hands-on experience make her a true authority in her field.

    ANNA HERMAN, THERAPIST & COLLEAGUE

  • One of Karen's most outstanding qualities is her unwavering integrity. In every interaction, she is true to herself and prioritizes the safety of her clients, creating an environment of trust and reliability. Karen's genuine passion for helping others is evident, and her empathetic approach ensures that each individual she works with feels not only heard but genuinely understood.

    CURRENT SUPERVISEE

  • If you seek a clinician who combines expertise, integrity, and a genuinely compassionate approach, Karen is the choice for you. Her commitment to the well-being of her clients is unparalleled, making her an invaluable support to anyone fortunate enough to work with her.

    PAST CLIENT

  • Karen is an incredibly skilled clinician and supervisor. She has been supportive throughout supervision and has done an amazing job helping me develop and grow professionally. She has encouraged and assisted me in getting my licensure hours and establishing myself as a clinician.

    CURRENT SUPERVISEE