Karen Ihrig
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am a queer therapist that specializes in LGBTQIA+, non-conforming and ethical non-monogamy communities. I'm certified in grief and attachment trauma.
Are you experiencing pain, loss, self-rejection, anxiety, depression, disconnection, shame or heartbreak? Does it feel hard to connect to yourself and others? Do you put intense pressure on yourself, only to feel stuck and more stressed? Please know that you are not alone in this. As your therapist, I will be together with you on the path toward greater healing, where you will feel lighter, connected, and capable. Karen (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist with 15 years' experience working in community mental health. She graduated with a Masters in Social Work in 2012. She is a certified NARM Therapist trained in developmental, attachment and relational trauma therapy. Karen is certified as a Compassionate Bereavement Care provider for traumatic grief since 2020 through the MISS Foundation. Karen is an artist and has over 5 years' experience in therapeutic art studio spaces. She specializes in supporting the LGBTQQIP2SA+ and ENM/CNM communities both personally as a member and professionally as an inclusive therapist. Here With You Therapy strives to create a safe and secure therapy environment for all humans to be valued and honored for who they are.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Eclectic Approaches
- Humanistic Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Art Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
LCSW-20253, Arizona
Certificates
NARM Therapist
NARM Training Institute
Certification in attachment, developmental and relational trauma therapy through the NeuroAffective Relational Model.
Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider
The MISS Foundation
Certified in offering therapy for traumatic grief.
Education
Arizona State University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2008
Majored in Sociology and Minored in Psychology.
Arizona State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2012
Experience interning as a therapist in an emergency living shelter, and with families who were undergoing DCS preservation and reunification programs.