Karen Yu, LMFT #108026
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Karen. I've been a therapist for over a decade, and am committed to helping people transform their lives with therapy that goes deeper than just talking. In the work I do, I use an integrated approach made up of mindfulness, creative expression, and body-based methods—which means we can combine and personalize these techniques to fit your individual needs and goals.
I'm especially passionate about working with professionals in the fields of medicine, education and technology—specifically those from Asian American immigrant families, as I come from one myself and understand firsthand the pressure to be successful and be a dutiful child. Through the work we'll do together, we can find ways to break the cycles you're stuck in and begin to move forward toward a happier life.
I am best suited for clients who want long lasting change and deeper insight to their problems. I am able to meet your deep desire to be understood by offering you a compassionate space to be yourself.
I have experience for over a decade in helping people transform their lives and find better ways to stop repeating the same bad habits that prevent them from moving forward to happiness.
My specialty is in trauma, chronic pain, grief, loss, burnout and managing overwhelm at work or with personal life.
I have training in helping BIPOC folks navigate the road of managing racism-related stress. You may have experienced micro-aggression and all of these encounters impact your health. I want to help you to grow stronger to withstand the pressure of feeling like you think there is something wrong with you.
We are living in challenging times after the 2024 election. If you came from a family that didn’t allow you to cry or just be sad about things, this may be contributing to even more stress in your body when you are not being able to fully digest what just happened. Let me help you release some stress inside of you and give you the support to cope with uncertainty.
Please click on the links above to learn more about me.
I see my clients in person at 2340 Ward St, Berkeley, CA. 94705 and online sessions for clients who live in California.
I specialize in working with high-performing professional adults who are struggling to put their needs first and yearn to stop the overthinking that keeps them stuck in all areas of their life from romantic relationships to the work place. My clients have reported that by the end of their treatment, they have more clarity and calm inside.
In your sessions with me, you will find me to be warm, caring and engaging. I provide a collaborative space and will never judge you. Working with me, you will also find humor and hope for more joy to enter your life.
Take these five steps to be closer to a happier life you are seeking:
1. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation
2. Book a one hour time slot to do an initial assessment.
3. Complete documents that will help me to get to know you better.
4. Arrive in-person at the office or go on zoom for your session.
5. After 3-4 sessions, we will discuss some strategies to get to your goals.
Learn more about my training by clicking the button below.
Testimonial
“I had a hard time verbalizing my thoughts. You waited for me to get my words out. That was so good... I appreciate how patient you were with me on that. Also, I enjoy how curious you were with my life. You taught me to not take for granted what I got.”
-Previous Client from Disney Co.
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I am most suitable for clients who enjoy humor and value gaining insights about their life. Are you ready to get unstuck and move forward in life?
Do you cry easily at sad movies? Do you cry easily seeing someone or an animal in pain? Do you become overwhelm at the airport? This may mean that you have not yet learned how to care for your high sensitivity traits. If you are in a caring profession, you may also have compassion fatigue. Let me help you to embrace your strength as a high empath with high sensitive traits.
I offer 15 minutes free phone consultation to see if you can benefit from having me as your therapist.
I offer in-person therapy at 2340 Ward St, Berkeley, CA. Online sessions are also available.
““Life is not measurd by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.””