Karen Garman, MSW, LICSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Child, Depression and Anxiety. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• School Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Child, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Stress, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Howard University School of Social Work

Years in practice

34

Education & qualifications