Karen Derman, LMFT(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
ADHD-Autism spectrum disorder- Couples counseling-Learning disabilities-Parenting- Relationship issues-
Karen Derman
(She/Her/Hers)
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Work and Education
Years of Experience: 45 years
Self Employed , Psychotherapist for children, teens, and adults with autism, adhd, and learning differences. Parenting, family, and couples therapy., 2016 - Present
Kaiser Permanente , Autism Program Development and Coordination - Member of multi disciplinary diagnostic team. , 2000 - 2015
Self Employed , Psychotherapist for children, teens, and adults with autism, adhd, learning differences. Parenting, family and couple therapy., 1983 - 1999
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners , Licenced Marriage and Family Counselor, 1982
Goddard College, MA Counseling Psychology, 1981
Licensure
California: MFT17153Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
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
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Karen Derman is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $200
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