KAREN BARAK, M.S., RMFTI (IMT4244)

Hello and welcome,

I am an Attachment Therapist and Trauma Specialist with a focus on generational,  relational and epigenetic dynamics. My work draws from a rich blend of modalities including Somatic practices, Bowen Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Structural Therapy, Inner Child work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused models, Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, and Coactive Coaching.

With these frameworks, I help individuals explore and identify attachment patterns, emotional injuries, behavioral habits, and inner dialogues that may no longer serve them. My goal is to bring conscious awareness to the internal world so that meaningful, sustainable change can occur—always honoring the uniqueness of each client’s life journey.

As a child and grandchild of Holocaust survivors, I have a deeply personal understanding of trauma, trauma transmission, family dysfunction, generational trauma, and epigenetics. My own healing journey has informed my professional path, and I bring that embodied insight into every session. These invisible wounds often manifest as anxiety, depression, communication struggles, low self-worth, relationship conflict, and addictive patterns. I work with clients to address the root causes beneath the surface symptoms.

I serve individuals, couples, and families, and strive to create a space of emotional safety and curiosity where deep healing becomes possible. I’m especially passionate about helping clients learn to regulate their nervous systems and cultivate self-compassion.

In my work, I integrate EFT Tapping and a signature technique of guided inner work developed through years of clinical practice. I’ve also studied Rapid Resolution Therapy and NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Therapy, adding further depth to my trauma-informed approach.

My background includes several years in Addiction Treatment, where I refined my skills in helping clients reclaim their lives from dependency. In couples work, I use Gottman assessments, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Imago principles to foster healthier communication and relational clarity.

As a classically trained musician and artist, I infuse creativity into the therapeutic process. I’m particularly inspired by collaborative lyric writing and expressive arts therapy through two creative models I founded: Cultivate and Create™ and Reflections Art™.

Above all, I’m committed to walking alongside clients with authenticity, warmth, and respect. I am also a proud mother, and this role continues to deepen my empathy and understanding of the human experience.