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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Karen Cowdrey

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

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5901 Encina Rd, Ste A, Goleta, CA 93117
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (805) 918-8027
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Karen has extensive inpatient and partial hospitalization experience. She has worked with clients whose problems have spanned from very seriously impaired individuals to very highly functioning persons. She uses a psychodynamic framework as well as brief therapy methods drawn from cognitive-behavioral and expressive therapies. Karen has been a senior psychotherapist with the practice since 2002. When not practicing psychotherapy, she can often be found painting. Karen earned her master’s in social work from Yeshiva University and practiced in New York City prior to relocating to California in 1992.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

5901 Encina Rd

Ste A

Goleta, CA 93117 map

(805) 918-8027
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Karen Cowdrey
Let's Connect (805) 918-8027
Photo of Karen Cowdrey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

5901 Encina Rd

Ste A

Goleta, CA 93117 map

(805) 918-8027
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Karen Cowdrey

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Karen Cowdrey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
or call with questions - (805) 918-8027
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Karen Cowdrey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
or call with questions - (805) 918-8027

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW17391 Karen E Cowdrey
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Wurzweiler School Of Social Work Yeshiva University, MSW, Graduated 1984
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from California State University BA / 1966
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 918-8027
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 918-8027

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 918-8027
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 918-8027

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 918-8027
Photo of Karen Cowdrey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 918-8027

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

5901 Encina Rd

Ste A

Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 918-8027

Nearby Areas

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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
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Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (805) 918-8027
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Karen Cowdrey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Karen Cowdrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (805) 918-8027