Dr. Karen T Boulanger, PhD, LMFT

(she/her)

Online Therapy

About Me

I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-focused EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness to help clients heal relational wounds, make sense of protective patterns, and build connection from the inside out.

My work is shaped by more than three decades supporting children and families, as well as my experience as a mother, bodyworker, educator, and researcher. I listen closely to emotional and bodily cues while offering compassionate, direct feedback when growth calls for clarity. Together, we move beyond insight toward integration - so change feels real, embodied, and hopeful.

Education & Experience

MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, Capella University, 2024
PhD, Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa, 2012
Concentration: Health communication and psychological outcomes
MS, Health Education, Western Illinois University, 2002
BA, Psychology, University of South Florida, 1994

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
LA-CAMFT
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
EFT Center for Los Angeles

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Children (4-12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance