Karie's work with children, adolescents, adult individuals, couples, or families is grounded in a nurturing and safe environment. She draws from therapeutic orientations of Object Relations Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems. Each client plan is individualized to the to fit the circumstances and needs. Karie respects that people hold the potential for happiness and possesses the power to seek changes that advance their development and that increase their quality of life. Sometimes it is helpful to seek support in the process of sorting out thoughts and feelings, evaluating situations, and identifying hidden obstacles that inhibit and frustrate our desire to move forward. Successful therapy begins when you collaborate with a therapist who fits you like hand to glove--You feel comfortable, safe, supported, and the chemistry works as a catalyst to change. Consider the gender, age, specialties, education, and experience of your therapist that contribute to quality of connection and which facilitate the personal growth you desire. Areas of treatment focus include:
• Depression and anxiety
• Attachment in relationships
• Self-esteem and worth
• Parenting support
• Grief and loss
• Stress management
• Coping skills
• Conflict resolution
• Anger management
• Attention disorders
• Adjustment disorders
• Life transitions
• Career direction and personal giftedness
• Adjustment and resourcing associated with disability and
chronic illness
Karie works well with highly sensitive (HSP) clients as described by Elaine Aron, PhD, in her books 1) The Highly Sensitive Person, 2) The Highly Sensitive Person In Love, 3) The Highly Sensitive Child. HSPs are 15-20% of the population whose brains and nervous systems are more highly geared to awareness, attunement to self, to others, and what is going on around them. HSPs are often challenged in friendships, career choices, work settings, and understanding the balance of being out in the world and retreating for down time. Research has shown that there are just as many men who are HSPs as women. Men, however, may experience more pressure in a culture that does not recognize or appreciate the highly sensitive male. There are definite benefits to seeing a therapist who shares your trait. Fees may be negotiated on an income-based sliding scale of $60-$95 per 50-minute session. Cash or check are acceptable forms of payment. Karie Klim is a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern progressing toward licensure. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology with concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (Saybrook University, 2013). She has always held a desire to facilitate positive development in her work with people over the years in different personal and professional contexts. She has a background in Elementary Education (BS '86), Reading Education (MA '89), Graphic Design (AA '92), and Fine Art (AA '92). Klim has provided individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults at Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development (January 2012 - April 2013) and for children and adolescents at Social Advocates for Youth (September 2012 - Present). She is currently pursuing certification in Play Therapy (Association for Play Therapy) and the Myers-Briggs Temperament Inventory (MBTI). She is supervised by Hannah Caratti, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License #50289
