Karen Craven M.S.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Karen has a special interest in assisting individuals through difficult transitions such as divorce, loss of a loved one or other major life changes.
Overview
My background includes extensive training in family systems and relationship dynamics. I completed my postgraduate work in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy and subsequently became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Karen Craven sees patients at the following location(s):
Chicago, Illinois
Perspectives Ltd.
20 North Clark Street, Suite 2650
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Contact Karen Craven
Phone: (866) 296-5262
Fax: (312) 558-1570
Web: http://www.perspectives-counseling.com
Evanston, Illinois
Perspectives, Ltd.
1007 Church Street
Suite 515
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 866.296.5262
Fax: 847.491.0715
Personal Statement
I believe that gaining insight into one's problems is only one part of the therapeutic process. For the therapy to be truly successful, a clinician needs to work with a client on facilitating healthy change in that individual's life. I am a empathetic, supportive clinician who has assisted many individuals in leading healthier, more fulfilling lives. Clients feel comfortable with me and appreciate my insight, understanding and proactive approach.
The opportunity to assist clients in living healthier, much more satisfying lives is something I am truly honored to be a part of.
Treatment Areas
Karen has experience treating the following areas: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Behavior Disorders, Borderline Personality, Caregivers' Issues, Co-Dependency, Couples' Issues, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Grief, Identity Issues, Life Management Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Manic-Depressive Illness, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Obesity, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Women's Issues.
Treatment Modalities
Karen provides Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
She works with Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Seniors.
Affiliations
Karen is a provider for APS Healthcare, Aetna, Aetna US Healthcare, American PsychSystems, Beech Street PPO, Behavorial Health Systems, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Ceridian Lifeworks EAP, ComPsych, Corphealth, HealthNetwork PPO, Humana HMO, Humana POS, Humana PPO, LifeSynch, MBH, Magellan Health Services, Managed Health Network, Mental Health Network, Multiplan Managed Care, Optum, Private Healthcare Systems, US Behavioral Health, UniCare, United Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health EAP, United Behavioral Health HMO, United Behavioral Health POS, United Behavioral Health PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare EAP, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare of IL HMO, United Healthcare of IL PPO, United Healthcare of IL Share, and Value Options.