Karina McGovern, M.Ed., M.A.
Karina is a Ph.D. student in Depth Psychology, and a board-certified Resident in Counseling. She is a certified therapist with Psychology Today, and she is also an active member of Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors (NVLPC).
She lives near Lake Anne, and is excited to be practicing at Radiant Sun Therapies in Reston. Karina also has a private practice in Fairfax, and she recently moved from Portland, Oregon where she was a clinical therapist, theatre director, snowboarder, and educator. She specializes in children, adolescents, and adults. Karina's diverse background includes a Masters degree in Education, specializing in Literature and Theatre Arts, and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.
As a therapist, Karina's specialty is providing a counseling experience that is unique, authentic, and imaginative. She has a passion for therapy that is deeply healing, and she cultivates an environment in which you can relax, feel comfortable, and be yourself. Karina's practice is holistic and heart-centered, using creative modalities. She is skilled in Jungian Sand Tray therapy, and she can assist you with dream work, looking deeper into the unconscious aspects of the Psyche. Her ultimate goal is to help you attune to your true self, bring that true self into your daily life, and begin to thrive in the world.
Karina is a highly intuitive artist and psychotherapist, with advanced training in Jungian Psychology, and works closely with Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She is an advocate for active imagination, limitless possibilities, and soulful participation in the world. As welcomed by the client, Karina uses art modalities and Jungian techniques in session, to help bring a sense of purpose, belonging, empowerment, and vitality to each individual’s life.
She has worked successfully for many years with children healing from trauma. Karina welcomes both children and adults in her counseling and sand tray therapy sessions.
You may contact Karina directly at dolcepea@gmail.com with any questions regarding her services, and please visit her website at www.dolcepea.com.