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Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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Karen Hartfield

Counselor, MA, LMHC

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1978 S Tamiami Trail, Suite 8, Venice, FL 34293
Let's Connect (941) 787-5045
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For both teenagers and adults, challenges can create anxiety, frustration, depression, and the feeling there is no way out. I offer safety and support where you can freely process emotions and thoughts, come to a deeper understanding of yourself, and find ways to get unstuck. Together, we look at self-defeating patterns and seek to understand their source. My goal is to connect with clients regardless of where they may be in their experience. I partner with and hold space for clients, assisting them in finding their internal strength and discovering practical solutions to challenges they face.
I counsel struggling adults and teens who are experiencing challenges and encountering crises, as well as those who desire to create personal change. My study of Jungian based Sandplay Therapy has taught me the importance of exploring life not only as we see it on the surface, but also symbolically, and from the deeper wisdom of our inner psyches.
Having spent many years as a Licensed Massage Therapist, I've long embraced a holistic orientation towards life, recognizing the importance of mind/body/spirit balance. Health is not only working through presenting symptoms, but also movement, in all aspects of a person's life, towards growth and self-awareness. This is a sacred and essential journey.
Call or Karen Hartfield now for a free 15 minute consultation - (941) 787-5045

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fearless Heart Counseling

1978 S Tamiami Trail

Suite 8

Venice, FL 34293 map

(941) 787-5045
My website
I have a lovely, large office with plenty of comfortable seating options! I prefer working in person, but online sessions are available!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Codependency 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Working through stressors is more important than ever today. I look forward to hearing your story, and exploring your strengths with you!
Karen Hartfield
Let's Connect (941) 787-5045
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fearless Heart Counseling

1978 S Tamiami Trail

Suite 8

Venice, FL 34293 map

(941) 787-5045
My website
I have a lovely, large office with plenty of comfortable seating options! I prefer working in person, but online sessions are available!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Codependency 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Working through stressors is more important than ever today. I look forward to hearing your story, and exploring your strengths with you!
Karen Hartfield

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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For those who have Aetna (commercial plan), United, Oscar, or Optum Healthcare, please sign up through Headway.co to begin the process. (TN Clients, Aetna only). I am happy to provide invoices for clients to submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement for out of network services.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045
"
For those who have Aetna (commercial plan), United, Oscar, or Optum Healthcare, please sign up through Headway.co to begin the process. (TN Clients, Aetna only). I am happy to provide invoices for clients to submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement for out of network services.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH15987 Karen Hartfield
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended University of South Florida, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Sandplay Therapists of America Certified Sandplay Therapist / 2024
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I am a Certified Sandplay Therapist with Sandplay Therapists of America and the International Society for Sandplay Therapists, a certification that requires years of training and practice. I engage in regular consultation and training with other counselors and Sandplay Therapists,
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045
"
I am a Certified Sandplay Therapist with Sandplay Therapists of America and the International Society for Sandplay Therapists, a certification that requires years of training and practice. I engage in regular consultation and training with other counselors and Sandplay Therapists,
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Codependency

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Life Transitions
  • Ownership of One’s Own Journey
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Awareness
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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People often come in to see me because something has become unworkable in their lives. We address this as an opportunity not only to work through the presenting issue, but as a chance to see what may lie beneath the current experience and symptoms. So, a "treatment plan" entails looking at what's happening in the moment, and also delving into deeper issues. This can help create lasting changes.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045
"
People often come in to see me because something has become unworkable in their lives. We address this as an opportunity not only to work through the presenting issue, but as a chance to see what may lie beneath the current experience and symptoms. So, a "treatment plan" entails looking at what's happening in the moment, and also delving into deeper issues. This can help create lasting changes.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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The treatment I use with clients is dependent on the needs of each client. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where we work with thoughts that may be feeding emotional responses. Mindfulness and creativity are helpful as a means of learning new coping skills. And my study of Sandplay Therapy has taught me to explore at the deeper and unconscious level, encouraging growing self-awareness.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045
"
The treatment I use with clients is dependent on the needs of each client. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where we work with thoughts that may be feeding emotional responses. Mindfulness and creativity are helpful as a means of learning new coping skills. And my study of Sandplay Therapy has taught me to explore at the deeper and unconscious level, encouraging growing self-awareness.
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 787-5045

Location

Primary Location

Fearless Heart Counseling

1978 S Tamiami Trail

Suite 8

Venice, FL 34293

(941) 787-5045

Nearby Areas

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I have a lovely, large office with plenty of comfortable seating options! I prefer working in person, but online sessions are available!
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (941) 787-5045
"
I have a lovely, large office with plenty of comfortable seating options! I prefer working in person, but online sessions are available!
Photo of Karen Hartfield, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Karen Hartfield
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (941) 787-5045