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Karen Ponder

LCSW Healing Within Counseling Services, LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Men's Issues, ADD/ADHD,
Insurance: Cigna

Introduction

Karen’s extensive clinical experience with both professionals and families spans over two and a half decades in diverse settings across South Florida, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Karen is known for her genuine and direct counseling style. She prides herself in being honest and sensitive to each person’s unique needs. Her Texas roots and great sense of humor create a comfortable and safe environment. Karen assists adolescents and adults working through personal and professional issues. Her specialties include men’s mental health and wellness, professional executive counseling, and sports counseling; ADHD, grief and trauma; working with and older teens. She normalizes counseling not only to treat but also to educate her clients in finding emotional balance and mental clarity.

GENDER Female

Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #10801 (FL)
  • LCSW #0904012898 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Karen Ponder accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Evaluation $275
  • Psychotherapy, 50 min $225

Locations

Karen Ponder LCSW
Boca Raton, FL 33432-5827
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Karen Ponder accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Karen Ponder is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Karen Ponder offer telehealth appointments? Karen Ponder does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Karen Ponder specialize in? Karen Ponder specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Men's Issues, and Trauma.
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