Experienced counselor, providing an integrated
approach that moves beyond talk therapy
to create lasting change.
I’ve been in private practice for nearly 20 years. My passion is to work with individuals, couples, and groups who are committed to growth and change. I want to empower people to be more connected and integrated with the core of who they are and the roles they are living. I work with a combination of somatic approaches that examine how the body holds our thoughts, beliefs, stressors, and anxieties and how to understand, relieve, and shift them.
I recently re-located to the Seattle area and am accepting new clients. I am available in-person or over Zoom.
What People Are Saying
Working with Karen has literally changed my life. She holds a space that is gentle, kind, and compassionate while diving in head first and looking the shadows right in the eyes. The work is uncomfortable but relieving. I always feel better after I work with her even if I feel nervous about going. Her gift of subconscious work is the key, a talent not all therapists have and really has been a key part of my healing. I recommend her so highly.
— Amy
I have never felt like I'm an hour of Karen's work schedule. Karen makes me feel cared for. She understands me and is truly concerned for my health. It shows with unsolicited texts in times when she can sense that an understanding word would help. Her advice is sound, consistent, and honestly presented. Her therapy has steadily pulled me up from a desperate dark place. I owe Karen immensely for where I am today and will always be grateful.
— David
“I found Karen after retiring into the world of a pandemic lockdown. She was a genuine lifesaver in helping me deal with the frustration, disappointment, and rage at my shattered dreams of world travel and independence. Karen is empathetic and kind, an accomplished communicator with a vast array of experiences and tools which helped me become much more accepting and grateful for the amazing life I have. Thank you Karen!”
— Jeff
"It’s hard to put into words all that Karen Johnson has meant to me and done for me. It’s so life encompassing, these few words here don’t begin to capture the magnitude of impact of her in my life. She has been so many things: a friend, a confidant, a sounding board, and a steadfast voice of reason. She always meets me where I am, without judgment, offering a sanctuary that only another human can be, to bring clarity to my life. But most of all, for the last 14-years, Karen has guided me down the invaluable path of self-knowing and self-awareness. No matter how challenging or scary the journey was — I knew I always had Karen as a consistent person in my life to keep me grounded and present to what was — to the reality of what is. What a gift of a human being Karen is. I’m forever grateful for her in my life. And I’m more myself because of her in my life. Karen will give you so much — but what you won’t be able to mistake is she’ll give you the courage to listen to the still, small voice inside. So, take the journey — and bring Karen along with you. I would say ‘and never look back’ — but you will look back — you’ll look back and marvel how far you’ve come.”
-Steve
Fees & Insurance
$175 per session
I am an out-of-network provider. I will provide clients with a coded receipt for insurance.