Dr. Karen Owen , NJ Psychologist 35SI00564700

Dr. Karen Owen is a bilingual clinical psychologist originally from Puerto Rico who practices in New Jersey. She holds a New Jersey psychologist license - license number 35SI00564700 - and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work, with training in individual, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. Her background supports a broad practice that combines evidence-based methods with cultural sensitivity to meet each person where they are.

She specializes in supporting people who have experienced complex trauma, and she also works with clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and challenges related to parenting, intimacy, eating and sleeping, and career transitions. Her approach is collaborative - she partners with clients to explore emotions and circumstances, moving at the client’s pace to set and work toward meaningful therapeutic goals.

Dr. Owen offers therapy informed by multiple clinical approaches and emphasizes flexibility in care delivery. She provides services in English and Spanish. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Owen integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and support, helping clients explore their feelings and values while working at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to help process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. Dr. Owen partners with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors interventions so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care when life is unpredictable, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and effective.