Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Karen Rafferty Keighley

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

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3 Endorsed

Norfolk, MA 02056

(508) 231-9192

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Maybe it showed up when you became a parent, started a new relationship, went no-contact, searched for (or decided not to search for) biological family, changed careers, or hit a milestone age that cracked things open. Whatever triggered it, you’re probably asking questions like: Who am I really? Why does this hit differently for me? Why does everyone else seem fine when I’m not?

I work with adoptees who are navigating identity, belonging, and the emotional fallout that often comes with major life transitions. A lot of my clients are high-functioning, thoughtful, and exhausted from trying to hold it all together while pretending this stuff doesn’t matter.

My style is warm, direct, and very real—I swear sometimes and I don’t shy away from the hard stuff. I help you understand your nervous system and relationships so you’re not just surviving, but actually getting yourself. If you’re an adoptee in a life shift thinking “something’s off,” you’re not broken—and you don’t have to do this alone.

Call or Email Karen Rafferty Keighley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 231-9192

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Norfolk, MA 02056

(508) 231-9192

Medfield, MA 02052

My website

I provide virtual sessions for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont residents.

I specialize in Adoption and Women's Issues

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I have personal and professional experience with the challenges adoptees experience. Let's see if we're a good fit!

Let's Connect (508) 231-9192

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Norfolk, MA 02056

(508) 231-9192

Medfield, MA 02052

My website

I provide virtual sessions for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont residents.

I specialize in Adoption and Women's Issues

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

I have personal and professional experience with the challenges adoptees experience. Let's see if we're a good fit!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Harvard Pilgrim
Tufts
Out of Network

I am in- network for several insurances. My out of network fee is $200. Please check with your insurance before our first session.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

I am in- network for several insurances. My out of network fee is $200. Please check with your insurance before our first session.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 128281 Karen Rafferty Keighley

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 4 years

Attended Simmons University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

License: State of Vermont 089.0136399 / 2025

License: State of Rhode Island ISW04377 / 2025

I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Adoption
Women's Issues

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

I help adoptees facing identity questions, attachment wounds, grief, anger, and burnout during major life transitions. Treatment often involves making sense of adoption dynamics, nervous system responses, and relationship patterns—without minimizing your experience. Benefits include deeper self-understanding, emotional relief, clearer boundaries, and feeling more grounded, whole, and less alone.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

3 Endorsements

Rachel Hulett

Associate Professional Counselor, MS, APC, NCC

Karen is a highly skilled professional with an expertise in the unique needs of adoptees and their challenges. She provides adoptee clients with not only her education and training but also her deep personal level of understanding which is invaluable!

Emily Stewart Macomber

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC

I've had the pleasure of consulting with Karen on trauma and relational work, her warm and empathetic way shows in her clinical presence.

Sera Gray

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTS-I

Karen is an incredible therapist with a calming presence and a heart for social justice! She brings very valuable insight to her work with adult adoptees navigating identity and life transitions - as an adoptee herself, she truly understands.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

My approach is compassionate and client- centered, using evidenced based practices. Solution focused therapy assumes that change in one area can affect change in another area. We will focus on what's able to change and improve the perspective to help with new coping methods.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 231-9192

Location

Primary Location

Norfolk, MA 02056

(508) 231-9192

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Additional Location

Medfield, MA 02052

(508) 231-9192

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Cities

Counties

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I provide virtual sessions for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont residents.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 231-9192

I provide virtual sessions for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont residents.

Karen Rafferty Keighley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 231-9192

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