Get to Know Karen
Karen Marker (She/Her), MA, LIMHP
Hello,
I’m Karen!
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and the founder of Serenity Therapy and Wellness. I have training and experience helping those who have experienced trauma and/or are struggling during pregnancy, postpartum, or in early parenting. I provide therapy through the lens of intersectional feminism and social justice. This means that as a cisgender, straight, white woman with ADHD, I approach therapy with self-reflection, accountability, and a commitment to examining how systems of power, privilege, and oppression shape the individuals I serve both as a therapist and as a business owner.
My Specialties
Trauma Therapy
I am certified in EMDR and am also an EMDR consultant. I have specialized training and experience working with individuals who have complex and attachment trauma. I understand that often our current pain and suffering is rooted in something that happened to us when we were young. I work to heal the whole self-using a trauma-informed approach to therapy.
My Specialties
Maternal Mental Health
Through my own wellness journey, I have come to understand just how tender the years of trying to get pregnant through early motherhood can be. I take a laid-back nonjudgmental approach to therapy with women who are in this stage of life. I understand that while each individual story is unique, there is also room for connection and growth when we share what our journey has been.
On a Personal Note
When I’m not working, you’ll find me spending time with my husband and two young children. We enjoy spending time outside exploring, biking, and being active. I also love to do yoga, spend time in my garden, read and spend time with friends. I always love a good adventure and enjoy traveling and trying new things.
I accept the following insurance:
BCBS, United HealthCare, UMR, Aetna, Midland’s Choice, CIGNA, Medica, Oscar, Medicaid, Nebraska Total Care, Molina, United HealthCare Community Plan.