Karen Marks
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California
Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder-Child mental health- Depression- Trauma-
Karen Marks
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Professional statement
My name is Karen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). I am also certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and I am also a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). I worked for the Orange County Health Care Agency for 20 years at Orangewood Children's Home and the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) where we provided the forensic investigation of child abuse. I provide mental health services to children and adolescents and their families by using play, sand, and art to help clients express themselves in a trusting and safe environment. I am able to help my clients with a variety of issues and problems related to childhood abuse, trauma, bullying, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I am now in private practice in Newport Beach and have a wonderful playroom that my clients enjoy.
I also have experience working with adults with trauma and anxiety. This population needs someone who is empathic, understanding, and able to help them work through emotional challenges that they may not be able to discuss otherwise. I also work with adults who are having issues and challenges with their adult children.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 25 years
Orange County Health Care Agency, Play Therapy Trainings for county clinicians
Orange County Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Clinician II
2008 – Present Coastline Community College, Distance Learning Department Adjunct Faculty – Human Services Program • Teaching: • HSVC C-101 Intervention Theory/Strategy • HSVC C-102 Introduction to Crisis Intervention, Professor
1996 – 1997 Rivendell Psychiatric Hospital 10/97 to 10/98 and 6/98 to 8/99, Mental Health Worker
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Certified Autism Specialist, 2024
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , 2014
UC San Diego Extension, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, 2008
Michigan State University, Master's of Social Work, 1999
Licensure
California: LCS 22049Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
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