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About Karyn
Karyn Kochan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Mediator in the state of Georgia. She is also a Certified Anger Management Professional and a Certified Life Coach. Karyn has 20+ years of experience empowering adults and couples with anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma to become successful in every area of their lives.
Karyn has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and her Masters of Science in Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago, IL. She has done post-graduate studies in Organizational Psychology at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. She uses an eclectic and collaborative approach in her counseling practice. Karyn’s experience includes 8 years of mental health counseling in two psychiatric hospitals. In Illinois, Karyn was a Program Coordinator in a Dual Diagnosis inpatient unit. In Georgia, she was an inpatient & outpatient Psychiatric Program counselor and facilitator.
Karyn seeks to establish a warm relationship with you utilizing a strength-based perspective, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapy. She uses a creative approach by including meditation, visualization, exercise therapy, and the arts to bring meaning and value to your life.
Get to know Karyn
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
Because I felt it was my calling.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Clients who are willing to do their homework and want to be the best they can be.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients who are willing to learn new coping skills.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
That a happy life can be achieved, but it takes work.
What inspires you?
To know that we can improve a little every day. I am inspired by God to help others.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Warmth, understanding, and learning new coping skills and goal setting.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
To get to know my client
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Exercise daily, spend time with my family, read, attend church and my fellowship group.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I'm always open to learn new things.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 18 years
- Graduating institute
- National Louis University
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Counseling
