Karen  Levine
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Karen Levine

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Colorado Waitlist Online
Denver Waitlist In-person

Currently accepting new clients both in person on Wednesdays or via telehealth Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Updated March 21, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life transitions
  • Relationship issues
  • Women's issues
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Karen Levine is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Denver, Colorado. She focuses her private practice on working with early to mid-career professionals and young adults. Many of Karen’s clients come in with struggles adjusting to transitions in their lives, navigating work struggles, or problems with relationships. Karen is particularly passionate about helping women and working parents navigate the challenges of life stress. She also has advanced training in mental health first aid and healthcare compliance.

Karen is trained in several therapeutic approaches which have a basis in cognitive behavioral therapy. These approaches use emotions and thoughts to help identify specific behavior changes. In sessions, Karen focuses on listening carefully to help create a safe space, offers observations and feedback to help gain insight and teaches skills to help alleviate distress. This approach supports clients to feel more confident, find hope in the future, and increase courage to reach for their dream life.

Karen’s style is nurturing, supportive, and thoughtful. When a client first comes in the focus is on creating a safe and inviting environment to begin the work together. Karen is dedicated to providing a relationship that is honest and caring. And she is not afraid to offer a gentle nudge when needed.

Karen received her Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She gained experience in counseling at Aurora Mental Health Center in Aurora, Colorado which enables her to understand very difficult and complex problems. Outside of her private practice, she loves exploring new places, trying out new fashion trends, grabbing coffee with friends, is currently learning Spanish, and loves sharing time with her family.


Message to clients

It takes courage to start therapy and taking that first step can be the hardest. My goal is to make it as easy as possible to start the process. Once our sessions begin, I offer my expertise in navigating difficult life changes, coping with the stress of daily life, and overcoming obstacles, whatever they may be. I listen and help you explore your ideas while we discover your unique strengths along the way. I view you as the expert of your own life, but act as a guide to help you reflect on where you want to go and how you can get there. Once your counseling goals are clear, I help hold you accountable to meeting those goals and creating the life you want to live.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $160 (55min)
  • Sliding scale: $130 - $160

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Colorado)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 5:30pm
  • Tue 9am - 5:30pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 9 am to 4 pm
  • Fri 9 am to 1 pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Denver practice
425 South Cherry Street, 630, Denver, Colorado 80246
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 9 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 27 years

Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2021 - Present
Rocky Mountain Human Services, Director of Community Transitions, 2018 - 2021
Aurora Mental Health Center, Director of Quality Development, 2014 - 2018
Aurora Mental Health Center, Program Director Adult Outpatient Services, 2008 - 2014
Aurora Mental Health Center, Outpatient Therapist, 2004 - 2008

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certificate, 2024
Compliance Certification Board, Previous: Certified in Healthcare Compliance, 2015
Lindenwood University, Masters of Arts, Professional Counseling, 1997
University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, 1990


Licensure

Colorado: 3803


Languages

English