Karen Sackheim, LCSW

Title:

Behavioral Health Therapist

Location:

J Street

Education & Training: 

BA in Psychology, UC Davis MSW, CSU Sacramento

Professional Interests / Specialties:

I have worked extensively with people facing various psychological challenges such as grief/loss, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, intimacy and communication issues, racial and sexual minority identity development concerns, gender-affirming-related issues, and complex trauma. When creating a therapeutic environment, I prioritize safety, trust, and mutual respect, on which the therapeutic alliance is built. I incorporate a range of modalities, which are tailored to the individual and their issues.

Spoken Languages:

English

Boards and Affiliations:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker via The California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Philosophy of Care:

I believe in meeting clients where they are and building a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect. I strive to apply strength-based interventions with every individual.

What I love about working at SNAHC:

I enjoy being able to work with people from diverse backgrounds, with equally diverse concerns they bring to treatment.