Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is one of Karen’s deepest areas of expertise, built over many years at The Chesapeake Center for ADHD, Learning & Behavioral Health. Accurate diagnosis, thoughtful medication management, and practical strategies for school, work, and home — for children, teens, and adults, including adults discovering ADHD for the first time.
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and school-related anxiety can quietly shrink a life. Treatment combines careful evaluation, evidence-based medication when appropriate, and close coordination with therapists to help patients re-engage with the things that matter.
From persistent low mood to more complex mood disorders, Karen provides thorough evaluation and ongoing management — always attentive to how mood interacts with sleep, medical health, life stage, and family context.
Support for autistic children, teens, and adults — including co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, and mood concerns. Karen works closely with families, schools, and testing psychologists to build understanding and practical, strengths-based plans.
OCD is highly treatable, yet often missed or misunderstood. Karen provides accurate diagnosis and medication management coordinated with exposure-based therapy providers for the best outcomes.
Physical, emotional, or sexual trauma — treated or untreated — shapes lives in profound ways. Karen offers a safe, non-judgmental space and careful psychiatric care for patients of any age carrying the weight of past experiences.
