Karen Fried, Psy.D., M.F.T.

Karen Fried, Psy.D., M.F.T. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Educational Therapist. She was Co-Founder of the K&M Center. Inc., a learning center that provided educational and remedial services to students ranging from 4 years old to college age. Karen uses the Violet Oaklander Model of Child Therapy in her practice and is the President of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation. She trains child and adolescent therapists, counselors, and educators in the Oaklander Model in the US and internationally.

Karen works as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents, families, adults and couples, and as an educational therapist. She especially understands the connection between emotions and learning, and how their interaction can impact a student and the family. Additionally, she has been trained in and applies a variety of therapeutic methods such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Mindfulness, CBT, EMDR, and addressing Attachment styles.

In response to COVID-19, Karen presented an article series to an international audience of child and adolescent therapists: “Just for Now, Using the Oaklander Model in a Time of Crisis” on a zoom call. Therapists and counselors from over 30 countries participate on this monthly call. Karen has presented to global audiences, trainings, presentations, and consultation on the use of Gestalt Therapy with children. Her in-person training program for therapists and counselors now includes virtual options and has expanded to participants worldwide.