Karen is an amazing person and counselor. She always knows what to say and how to help me when I need it.
Karen Buroff, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Connecticut and California
Recent reviews
Karen has been amazing thus far.
More about Karen
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Connecticut over 15 years of experience working as a Social Worker and Clinician. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic and persistent mental illness, self esteem issues, relationship issues and life changes. I have worked extensively with military members (Active Duty and Veterans) and have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse (both combat and non-combat related).
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is always trauma informed, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed approach (ARC Trained), and Mind Body Resiliency (MBRT) Master Trainer. I am committed to being Client focused and strengths based. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coaching
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Karen Buroff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982843579.
- LCSW · Connecticut · 8134 · Expires November 2025
- LCSW · California · 112737 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Karen Buroff
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Karen is an amazing person and counselor. She always knows what to say and how to help me when I need it.
Karen has been amazing thus far.
Karen is the best! She is so knowledgeable and empathetic. I have been with her for a year now, and I know that I can have time every week to reassess, decompress and receive feedback on ways to help with my anxiety and stress.
Karen is the best therapist I have ever had! She is thoughtful, prepared, kind, considerate and is able to both actively listen and provide numerous tools to deal with the challenges I present her.
Karen is always great!
Karen is wonderful. She is so easy to talk to and offers insight in a way I never feel judged. I'm so lucky to have her.
She’s amazing.
Karen is very understanding and attentive to my words and emotions. Her questions are pointed to the core issues I want to tackle. The session flow is optimal and allows to soal in new information. I feel understood and appreciate every technique that Karen shares with me.
I look forward to my time with Karen every week. She creates a space where I can share my thoughts, feelings and experiences, without judgement. She is present and empathetic, knowledgeable and gentle. She makes me feel heard and understood, and always gives me the tools to do some tough inner work. She’s amazing - can’t stress it enough
Karen has been nothing but sweet and supportive. She listens to everything very well and knows when to be sensitive to cultural differences (my family is from the Philippines). After each session I feel heard and validated
I have been working with Karen for around four months I believe now. She has helped me find different techniques to cope with anxiety to help me find which is best for me. She also helped me conquer some grief I was having after the loss of a loved one. She is very supportive, compassionate, intelligent, and I could go on for days about good things to say about her as a Therapist. Karen is the second therapist I have worked with on BetterHelp and I will never use another. She has helped me be not only a better person but most importantly she has helped find out the person I want to be. She has really changed my life for the better. BetterHelp is really lucky to have a therapist as good as her on their team. She is definitely a asset.
Amazing therapist. She’s helped me a lot these past few months! She has a great energy and the kindest smile and you can tell she cares a lot about you❤️
I absolutely love Karen she's flipping amazing. This is the 1st time in my life I've had someone to talk to about my mental health that has just been absolutely perfect in every way.
Karen is a very sweet therapist, and she is very understanding and knows how to handle the topics we speak about thoroughly.
She helped me understand my bodily functions during my pre greiving stages when I was thinking about leaving work and I had no idea what was going on with my body and mind at the time.
Karen is extremely personable, patient and kind. I felt listened to and she provided me with really great resources and materials for working through / processing my feelings
Karen is the best therapist I have had. I love doing therapy online — Karen and this site have greatly improved my life!
Karen is extremely warm and comforting. She is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. She's always able to put me at ease and helps me see different perspectives in a non-judging way. I am very grateful for Karen.
Karen is extremely knowledgeable and effective in her therapy practice. Right away, Karen has been able to help me sore out where I’d like to begin in my therapy journey and offers a variety of tools to support me with my goals. I’ve seen other therapist in the past that felt more like passive participants in the therapy process whereas Karen really does feel more like a teammate and guide who genuinely cares. Totally recommend.
She's very supportive and a great listener! The work sheets she has me do are very incitful as well
Very professional, compassionate, great listener, stays engaged.
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Buroff offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Buroff works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Karen Buroff speak?
Karen Buroff speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Buroff have?
Karen Buroff has 15 years of experience.
Where is Karen Buroff licensed to practice?
Karen Buroff is licensed to practice in Connecticut and California.
Does Karen Buroff accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Karen Buroff accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Karen Buroff offer?
Karen Buroff offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Karen Buroff?
Karen Buroff can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Karen Buroff?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.