Ms. Karen E Current, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Karen
About Me
I am an LCSW working as an integrated behavioral health therapist at a local public health department. I am only able to serve clients who receive physical health care at the Orange County, NC Health Department. I serve a wide variety of vulnerable clients including BIPOC, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ, perinatal, uninsured, underemployed, many of whom have experienced layers of trauma and systematic discrimination. I have a special interest in helping people affected by substance use. I speak Spanish and English. I am interested in collaborating and networking with people who are doing similar work.
Education & Experience
I completed EMDR training in 2023 and anticipate finishing my EMDR certification around May of 2024. LCSW, NC, 2001. MSW, UNC, 1997. Bachelor's, Psychology and Women's Studies, University of Delaware.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sleep Disorders
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Medicaid
- Sliding Scale