Karen Boulanger, PH.D.
Karen has a passion for supporting couples, individuals, and teens as they navigate life's challenges and build meaningful connections to their authentic selves and people that matter most. Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy, she centers on creating emotional safety, improving communication, and fostering connection.
Areas of Focus
Couples Communication
Improving communication and working through conflicts with empathy
Individual Growth
Helping individuals explore emotions and strengthen sense of self
Mindfulness Integration
Using mindfulness practices to develop emotional resilience
Parts Work
Exploring inner worlds and understanding emotional triggers
Teen Support
Navigating the complexities of adolescence with warmth
Emotional Intimacy
Deepening emotional connection between partners
Therapeutic Approach
For couples, Karen guides partners to improve communication, work through conflicts with empathy and respect, and deepen emotional intimacy. For individuals and teens, she helps them explore their emotional experiences, strengthen their sense of self, and cultivate healthier patterns of relating to others.
In addition to decades of lived experience as a mother, healing arts practitioner, educator, and researcher, Karen integrates mindfulness and parts work to help individuals explore their inner worlds, understand their emotional triggers, and develop greater emotional resilience. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, personal challenges, or the complexities of adolescence, Karen offers a warm and nonjudgemental space for you.