Ms. karen giroux

(she/her/hers )
Preferred Name: Karen

About Me

LCMHC LADC. dually licensed and specialize in post traumatic growth; addiction and recovery using EMDR and parts work primarily, incorporating polyvagal theory and CBT. Offering In person and virtual EMDR in St. Albans, Vermont and virtual EMDR in Florida.

Education & Experience

MA in clinical mental health; NVU Vermont 2017-2021 BA in criminal Justice; Trinity College of VT; 1994-1998 4 years working in a clinical setting/HUB/opiate treatment center 2 years private practice 25 years working with children and families who experienced stressful/adverse events/trauma

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDRI.org; psychology Today

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealth