Karen Goldsum, LPC, Therapist in Cedar Park, Texas

Karen Goldsum, LCPA, helps clients in Texas work through religious trauma, develop healthy coping skills, and find meaning in life’s challenges. She supports individuals in creating boundaries, navigating family and social systems, and addressing concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her work also focuses on building self-worth, dismantling shame, shedding roles that no longer fit, and cultivating practices of self-care that lead to more joyful and authentic living. Karen welcomes LGBTQIAP+ individuals, people exploring kink and polyamory, artists, creatives, agnostics, skeptics, humanists, and anyone who feels misunderstood or invisible. She also provides meaningful support for teens, young professionals, and those navigating major life transitions. Whether working with first responders, animal lovers, or those who simply seek a deeper connection to themselves, she strives to honor the unique identities and experiences of each client. As a secular therapist, Karen’s approach is humanist and person-centered. She believes growth can only occur in a safe, nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes curiosity and openness. She views clients as the experts on their own lives, offering guidance in making new connections, unpacking trauma, and fostering self-acceptance. Her practice also acknowledges the ways systems of oppression affect people with marginalized identities, integrating this awareness into the healing process. Karen feels deeply honored to walk alongside clients as they discover new skills, find strength, and embrace positive change throughout their healing journey.