Karen Rugama

My name is Karen Rugama, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I was licensed in 2015; however, I've been in the mental health field for twenty-two years in various capacities. My work as a therapist is fluid, shaped by my clients' presenting disposition. I meet them where they are and begin to unravel their concerns. The approach to therapy has evolved; ideally, our clients will be with us for as long as it takes to address all of their concerns. But the reality is that isn't always the case, so using a solution-focused approach is essential. Yet, I've always had an affinity for a more psychoanalytical approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) serves as a good compromise between depth and efficiency. I approach all clients with the intent to build rapport, encouraging them to return, which allows me more time to dig deeper. I am a strong believer in the idea that our clients bring both the problem and the solution. My goal is to employ a strength-based approach so that whether for one session or twenty, clients leave feeling better than when they came in.