Behavioral Issues, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

Online in VA

41 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Karen accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Karen

Karen Todaro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Virginia who has 41 years of experience working with adults, couples, teens, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, unwanted behavior, and relationship issues.

Karen completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of South Florida and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, relational, emotionally focused, and life coaching approaches to therapy while maintaining the flexibility, awareness, and creativity to best meet the unique needs of each client. Her focus is to be mindful of your prior life experiences, individual skillset, and timeframe in setting and reaching your goals in order to live your best life.

Karen is non-judgmental, warm, and caring and seeks to build a relationship with you based on mutual trust and respect through open communication. She will assist you with identifying your strengths and building on them so that you can reach your goals efficiently and move forward towards a more optimistic, productive, and rewarding future.

Get to know Karen

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I took my first psychology course in high school and fell in love with it.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients that want to make positive changes in their lives.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am excited to work with anyone who is motivated for positive change.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish everyone knew that they are worth my time.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose to work at Thriveworks because they are committed to helping people.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

In my first session I want to accomplish a genuine connection with my client.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I enjoy cooking during my time off.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBehavioral Issues, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Sleep / Insomnia, Trauma / PTSD, Divorce, Grief

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Relational, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)