Karen Thornton, M.A., LSW, LADCI
Certified Gottman method for couples
Professionally speaking, I bring you over 29 years of a demonstrated history in the field of social work/psychology, working with individuals and families. Skilled in crisis intervention, relationship communication deficits and conflict resolution. Strong entrepreneurship professional with graduate studies in Clinical Social Work from Boston College and a degree in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Awarded by UMASS for community efforts in clinical and applied areas of psychology. Recognized for outstanding advocacy in probate and family courts and protective investigations/interventions.
Personally speaking, I am a single mother of two amazing teenagers and too many pets. Raised in and a current resident of Northborough, MA, I am a proud and involved member of our community. My leadership skills coached the first youth Cheerleading team in town history to a National placement in 2014. In my spare time, you will find me making sarcastic(but always funny and non offensive) comments on Facebook, doing yard work while my teens are in their rooms on You Tube or NetFlix patiently and eagerly awaiting my return, exercising my vocal chords trying to round up my dogs to come inside, or experimenting with recipes from my Italian heritage...black smoke is normal with pasta...right?
What makes me an expert in relationships if I'm not married? Fair question. I won't pretend I've never made mistakes. I won't deny I played a role in what lead to my divorce. I won't even try to say I have my stuff together 24/7 as a mom OR professional. I WILL say I am human. And I own every bit of it.
I'm a certified Gottman therapist for couples as well as a licensed addictions counselor. Since 1990 I've dedicated my studies and professional career assisting people in a variety of different settings. From child protective services, court advocacy to residential settings and clinic counseling, you can feel confident in knowing your relationship counseling comes with expertise based in experience as well as education.
I will share with you all that I have learned over the past 30 years which finally led me to a place where no matter the what, who, how or why of relationships..I am ok and happy. And you will be too.
Treatment methods include but not limited to; CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Communication skills building, refereeing and interpreting of 'man speak' and 'women speak'
Personally speaking, I am a single mother of two amazing teenagers and too many pets. Raised in and a current resident of Northborough, MA, I am a proud and involved member of our community. My leadership skills coached the first youth Cheerleading team in town history to a National placement in 2014. In my spare time, you will find me making sarcastic(but always funny and non offensive) comments on Facebook, doing yard work while my teens are in their rooms on You Tube or NetFlix patiently and eagerly awaiting my return, exercising my vocal chords trying to round up my dogs to come inside, or experimenting with recipes from my Italian heritage...black smoke is normal with pasta...right?
What makes me an expert in relationships if I'm not married? Fair question. I won't pretend I've never made mistakes. I won't deny I played a role in what lead to my divorce. I won't even try to say I have my stuff together 24/7 as a mom OR professional. I WILL say I am human. And I own every bit of it.
I'm a certified Gottman therapist for couples as well as a licensed addictions counselor. Since 1990 I've dedicated my studies and professional career assisting people in a variety of different settings. From child protective services, court advocacy to residential settings and clinic counseling, you can feel confident in knowing your relationship counseling comes with expertise based in experience as well as education.
I will share with you all that I have learned over the past 30 years which finally led me to a place where no matter the what, who, how or why of relationships..I am ok and happy. And you will be too.
Treatment methods include but not limited to; CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Communication skills building, refereeing and interpreting of 'man speak' and 'women speak'
