Karen Battaglia, Psy.D.
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Karen Battaglia, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. Specialty areas include intellectual and developmental disabilities, complex trauma, and impulse control.
Treatment Philosophy
I believe that therapy starts with exploring your story; where you have been, how you arrived, and where you intend to go. I believe that past experiences influence who you are today, and that understanding these are key to making meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is solution-focused and trauma-informed, with a focus on building safety, trust, and collaboration. As a trauma-oriented therapist, I also believe it is important to understand how traumatic events impact the body and mind. I believe in drawing on the strengths and solutions that have worked for you so far, while also identifying and changing those that have not. I am an action-oriented therapist and believe in having an active plan for future goals. Working together, we will create a plan to help you get you to where you want to go.
Treatment Methods Preferred/Used
Trauma based approaches, including EMDR and Progressive Counting
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Behavior Modification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychoanalytic Approach
Treatment Focus/Participants
Adolescents (15+), Adults, and Seniors
Areas of Specialty
Trauma-Related Disorders
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Impulse Control
Insurances Accepted
Highmark BC/BS
Independent Health
Univera
Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans