Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Phillipston, MA 01331
Let's Connect (413) 408-6279
Many of us struggle with trauma, relationships and difficult life transitions that lead to depression, anxiety, stress, anger, confusion, frustration and fear. You might dance in and out of self-abandonment, wanting to feel worthy, confident, productive and loved, yet continue to feel stuck, alone and perhaps a little lost. Without clarity, it can feel hard to know how to move forward, especially if there’s a relentless inner critic at play, or if insecure attachment, codependency or self-sabotage are part of your story. However, through mindful exploration, you can broaden perspective and engage in a journey of healing and growth.
I help you nurture a deep connection to self, as well as a new relationship with thoughts, emotions and body sensations. You develop insight and skills to cultivate choice in how you respond, opening to more ease and freedom. With warmth and empathy, we explore relationships, self-love and attachment, often returning to the heart, which always knows the way.
I draw from ancient wisdom, such as mindfulness, meditation and Buddhist psychology, as well as evidence-based psychotherapy and neuroscience to help you cultivate intention, clarity, confidence and care. In addition to therapy, I offer an online MBCT course, which offers mindful ways to skillfully be with challenging thoughts, feelings and situations.
Call or Email Karen B Walant now for a free 15 minute consultation - (413) 408-6279
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 126233 Karen B Walant
- In Practice for 37 years
- Attended New York University, PhD, Graduated 1993
- Certificate from Center for Mindfulness at Brown University MBCT Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy / 2023
- Certificate from Mindfulness Meditation Training Program Certificate in Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 408-6279
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Codependency
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 408-6279
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Immuno-disorders
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness Meditation Groups
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (413) 408-6279
Groups
Mindfulness Meditation Zoom Practice
Biweekly meditation practice sessions to help you anchor into moment-to-moment experience. Neuroscience and psychology is blended into centuries-old meditation practices. Through discussion and direct practice, you will learn ways to quell internal distress and soothe physical discomfort. Gain mindfulness skills to open your heart and increase your focusing ability. Each session includes a half hour guided meditation, a brief teaching on topics such as lovingkindness; increasing self-kindness; hindrances to growth and much more. Discussion with other participants provides a richness to the 60 minute session. Payment is donation-based, give what is comfortable for you.
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every other Mon 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
zoom
Phillipston, MA 01331
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Expertise
Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Depression
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$300-$500
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Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Call for a free consultation now - (413) 408-6279