Karen O'Brien
Psychologist, Ph.D."Wilting flowers do not cause suffering; it is the unrealistic desire that flowers not wilt that causes suffering." - Thich Nhat Hanh
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a traumatic, scary or dangerous event. PTSD can be caused by either witnessing or experiencing the trauma. Events that sometimes trigger PTSD include everything from sexual assault, war, and violence, to car accidents or other incidents that could cause loss of life. It is not at all uncommon for people who go through something traumatic to have temporary difficulty coping and acute symptoms, but with time, they usually get better. However, if the symptoms last longer than a month, get worse rather than better and affect your ability to function, you may be suffering from PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD may include severe anxiety, anger, nightmares, trouble sleeping, flashbacks to the event, frightening thoughts, avoidance of situations or places, feeling on edge and/or being easily startled. If you think you may be experiencing PTSD, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s specialists today to get help.
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Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Do you struggle to do the important things? Maybe your emotions are guiding your decisions and not your values? Going through a big change? Or perhaps, you're having difficulty with parenting? If any of these sound like something you're experiencing, please reach out. I'd be happy to talk with you to see if we would be a good fit for one another. Finding someone you are comfortable with is the most important aspect of successful therapy.
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I specialize in supporting folks that are impacted by anxiety, trauma, loss, and chronic illness. Many of my clients describe themselves as creatives, change-makers, healers, survivors, or outsiders that have experienced feeling 'othered.' Many identify as LGBTQIA+ and thus my work is rooted in trauma informed, queer and gender affirming care. I seek to honor all of your parts, identities, and stories, while focusing on your here-and-now experiences.
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Our clients have often tried "traditional" talk therapy and haven't felt seen, heard, or helped. We believe our clients already have the inner strength and resources to heal themselves and our goal is to help guide them through this process to promote change and healing. Trauma therapy is not a "one size fits all" approach, therefore we treat each client as unique as they are. Together we will work to overcome obstacles and challenges that you are currently experiencing or have experienced.
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Are you feeling the impulse to explore who you really are? Do you yearn for freedom from unhealthy relationship dynamics and behavior patterns holding you back from the life you know you’re meant to have? Do you seek real, lasting change, progress, and happiness? Do you feel like you’ve tried it all, but nothing sticks? Do you believe you need help identifying your limiting beliefs, overcoming your hardships, and getting the life you’ve always wanted? Let's start together!
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I have great care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help work through the challenges and difficult feelings they experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults regarding various issues, including: anxiety, depression, stress, complex trauma, oppression, relationships and intimacy, sexual assault and domestic violence, and LGBTQ+ dynamics. I am licensed in Virginia and DC which means I can see clients who are physically located in either jurisdiction.
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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