Karen E Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Let's Connect (623) 239-4672
Most of my clients are overwhelmed in all areas: mind (anxiety, depression); body (emotional eating, chronic illness); and soul (finding your passion).
In the first session, I help clients to prioritize their concerns. But once we begin therapy, clients are surprised that progress in one area often spurs on
progress in other areas. Perhaps the night-eating is related to your panic about an oncoming divorce that is related to your difficulty with finding a loved one who will cherish you, rather than chide you? Perhaps all of this angst—along with mood-enhancing foods (sugar, fat, white flour) set off an IBS flare?
I have lived in a whirlwind of many interrelated issues—and the shame that goes with them—which is why I feel honored when clients invite me into their worlds. Depending on what will best suit each person, I often use a combination of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, attachment-based, existential, and/or hypnosis.
I believe in art as well as science. As the parent of an adult child with chronic illness, and through my work with families facing serious illness in a hospital setting, I have a deep understanding of the art of
managing medical stress. And, as the author of 3 books who has lived with—and without—creative blockage, I’m here to help you with yours.
Call or Email Karen E Peterson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (623) 239-4672
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Couple Sessions $195
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
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Karen E Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 239-4672
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / 3714 Karen E Peterson
- In Practice for 37 years
- Attended Ohio State University, Ph.D. Psychology , Graduated 1987
- Licensed by State of Arizona / 3714
- License: Massachusetts 7241 / 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen E Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 239-4672
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Illness
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Karen E Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (623) 239-4672