Karen Vandiver
an LPC, LMFT, is a licensed professional counselor approved supervisor and a licensed marriage and family therapist with formal training in Minuchin and Bowen family systems. Her training also includes the Jungian based Imago Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix and Jungian psychology. With 23 years of training and experience in psychotherapy, she has worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, businesses, and groups. Currently, Karen is in private practice in addition to serving as a Family Life Consultant for MHN in the U.S. and Europe . She is a member of numerous insurance provider panels. She is also a certified hypnotherapist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. As a long time meditator since 1980, she teaches mindfulness in her practice and to others wanting to deepen their relationship with life. With a history of working in acute and long term treatment facilities provided a strong background in cognitive restructuring and behavioral therapy. Her exeptional ability to connect with people assists them in healing while improving performance, stress management, relieving anxiety, relief from depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and eliminating phobias. With her diverse training and experience, she is able to utilize a select combination of approaches that address the uniqueness of each situation.
Among Karen's more recent publications are Destination Home, and several articles as the psychology columnist for Enjoy Whole Health Magazine focused on living life with integrity and intention. In addition, she has served on the Advisory Board of the International Piano Institute of Santa Fe promoting creativity and imagination.
Her formal education includes a Master's Degree in counseling from Baylor University . She is a past-president of the Jung Society of Austin and a class presenter for 15 years - lecturing in the U.S. and abroad. With her diverse training and experience, Karen offers clients a unique approach to psychotherapy - resulting in creative, healthy, and productive life changes.
To inquire about her current seminars and classes held at a beautiful lake resort, email her at karen@karenvandiver.com.
