Life Ideals: How does your Ideal Life look? How does your Ideal Life look? If you’re like most of us, it’s one in which you can be your best self,...
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Welcome to Life Ideals™, where we empower you to prioritize your whole self through meaningful self-care. Our approach goes beyond superficial indulgences and encompasses nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional health. It's the self-care journey that your therapist encourages you to embrace between sessions.
Dedicate time to yourself, practice self-compassion, and engage in activities that promote relaxation and overall wellness. Your unique self-care routine may include exercise, meditation, healthy eating, setting boundaries, quality sleep, nurturing relationships, meaningful pastimes, and seeking support when needed.
We dive deep into emotional work in therapy, but integrating self-care into daily life is equally important. Life Ideals™ empowers you with resiliency tools to gracefully navigate life's challenges.
Experience the transformative power of self-care with Life Ideals™, striking balance, managing stress, and nurturing your health and happiness.
Unlock your potential and embark on this journey with us.
About Me
Hi, I’m Karen—a licensed clinical social worker and health coach in southern Maine. My goal is your well-being.
Don’t let stress get the best of you. While my role as a therapist and coach is not to be in the middle of your troubles or to give advice and tell you what to do, I am uniquely qualified to listen to your needs and help you create a plan that will really work to counter the stress in your life—to break the cycle.

imagine if you were able to ....
- Learn strategies to go from revved up to calm.
- Befriend your inner voice.
- Make a thoughtful request of a loved one.
- Get more restorative sleep.
- Find a physical activity that doesn’t feel like a chore.
- Explore ways to make healthier eating easier and healthy food more accessible.
Life Ideals helps you live your ideal life.
Life Ideals teaches you how to take control of your emotional and physical health, allowing you to experience a life of joy and vitality.
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