Karen Caston, LPC

Greetings, my name is Karen Caston. I am a graduate of Rutgers University where I earned my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a speciality in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. During my career, I have been fortunate enough to provide counseling to a variety of cultural groups, ethinicities, and lifestyles. This includes, but is not limited to, persons that are a part of the LGBTQIA2S community. Currently, I work as a LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) where I am counseling clients that come from all walks of life, providing individual, group, marriage, and family therapy. My personal story and background allows me to meet a person where they are at. I strive to build a strong, trusting and comfortable rapport with my clients by being genuine, supportive, empathetic, and expressing unconditional positive regard. My primary goal for every client is to improve their self esteem and coping skills. In my practice, I incorporate different skills, techniques, activities, and treatment styles necessary to fit my clients' needs. My theoretical approaches are Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, Existentialism, and others. My personal philosophy is to 'treat people the way I want to be treated,' and I live by that daily.