Personal Statement
Ms. Wheeler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. She treats adults and children with depression, anxiety, behavior disorders, attachment disorders, divorce or marital issues. She has extensive training and experience in treating children and adults suffering from abuse and trauma, especially those resulting in attachment disruptions. She believes in a holistic healing model which addresses the needs of the body, the mind and the emotional heart center. Ms. Wheeler provides clinical supervision to social workers, counselors, and clinicians seeking their Registered Play Therapist credential and Play Therapy trainings at both national and regional conferences.
Ms. Wheeler believes that life’s experiences can negatively affect our view of the world, altering our ability to experience joy and success in our lives. By integrating these experiences, examining the validity of the current belief system and accepting a healthier view of oneself; life changing shifts in consciousness can occur. As clients move toward a more balanced and healthy view of themselves and the world, they become capable of having more fulfilling relationships. They can now experience living in harmony with themselves because they operate in alignment with their core spiritual center, trusting inner wisdom.
Ms. Wheeler believes that healthy, cooperative relationships are the key to creating a successful and joyful life. Cooperative and fulfilling relationships exist through the ability to feel empathy and practice compassionate forgiveness with both ourselves and those in our lives. She teaches behavioral, verbal, emotional and energetic methods for enhancing relationships to couples, families and children. Ms. Wheeler believes that by creating a safe and trusting relationship with her clients, they take their first step in the healing process.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Children (6 to 10)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sand Play
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check
Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | C-3763 | NM | 1997 |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | C004692 | NC | 2004 |
Certifications
Name | Year |
---|---|
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) | 2000 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Arizona State School of Social Work | MSW | Social Work | 1994 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Karen M. Wheeler, LCSW, RPT-S
11930 Menaul Blvd, Suite 224C
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112