Dr. Karen Groth
Founder and limited licensed psychologist and professional counselor specializing in forensic and psychological assessment, sexual behavior problems and healthy relationships.
LLP, LPC, CCFC, CCSOTS
Dr. Groth is a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field with both adolescents and adults. Dr. Groth worked in juvenile detention, residential treatment, and prison settings before transitioning to community-based work. Dr. Groth specializes in psychological and forensic assessments. She enjoys utilizing psychological testing to help clients to better understand their own psychological functioning and correctly identify the appropriate diagnosis. In her forensic work, she specializes in psychosexual risk assessment and mental health risk assessments for people involved in the justice system.
Beyond assessment, Dr. Groth also provides therapy to individuals and couples utilizing a cognitive-behavioral and solution focused approach. She enjoys working with clients who struggle with sexual behavior issues, relationship difficulties, infidelity, body-image issues and work-related stress.
When she is not at the office, you can find Dr. Groth in the college classroom where she serves as a psychology professor with a passion for helping students to understand the complexities of the human mind, the importance of mental health, and stigma reduction.
Specialties
- Psychological and forensic assessments
- Individual & couples therapy for adults (18+)
- Addressing sexual behavior problems, relationship issues, legal concerns, pornography addiction, infidelity, and work-related stress
Credentials
- Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Science in Clinical & Counseling Psychology
- Certified Forensic Counselor
- Certified Clinical Sex Offender Treatment Specialist
- Certified Juvenile Sex Offender Counselor
- National MRT Trainer & Facilitator