Karen Buroff , LCSW

Karen Buroff is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California with 15 years of experience. She uses a warm, interactive approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Karen focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.

She draws on client-centered methods to build trusting conversations. That means sessions start with the person’s goals and move at a comfortable pace. Karen also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new coping habits.

Mindfulness practices are part of her work when clients want tools to reduce reactivity and stay grounded. For people coping with traumatic experiences, she applies trauma-focused ideas to address safety, pacing, and stabilization before moving into deeper processing. Sessions include clear, actionable strategies and gentle pacing for tough topics.

Her background includes long-term work with people who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse, and military-related stress. She has supported clients facing grief, relationship strain, addiction issues, and major life changes. Karen also helps with attention concerns, sleep and eating problems, and questions about life purpose.

People meet Karen for short-term coaching or longer clinical work. She adapts sessions to individual needs and prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. If someone wants straightforward tools and calm, steady support, Karen offers guided steps toward realistic goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, goal-driven relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and shapes conversations around the client’s priorities. It’s useful for people who want guidance that fits their values and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT often uses short exercises, between-session practice, and clear tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and some stress-related issues. It works well for people who want concrete steps and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps match techniques to real needs instead of assuming one method fits everyone.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for longer therapy conversations and when seeing facial cues matters. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief updates, coaching-style exchanges, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reach a licensed professional from different locations.