Life Ideals – Vital Self Care

Discover intentional self-care practices that nurture you and fit into your busy lifestyle.

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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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How To Work With Me

Life Ideals Program™

Elevate your well-being with the Life Ideals™ Program. Improve health, build resilience, and increase joy with proven self-care strategies. Make lasting lifestyle changes for a vibrant and fulfilling life!

1:1 Consultation

Looking to improve your health and wellness? I offer personalized one-on-one health coaching to help you achieve your goals and unlock your potential. Make sustainable changes that will have a positive impact on your overall well-being.

Speaking / Workshops

Looking for an engaging and informative speaker for your next event? I can share my insights and years of experience with life ideals, personal growth, mindfulness, and compassionate communication. I have the expertise to inspire and motivate your audience to reach their full potential.

Testimonials

Before starting therapy with Karen, I felt locked in a pattern of feelings and reactions to those feelings. This habitual pattern led to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I felt stuck and frustrated. Karen has really helped me understand that all feelings are valid and they signal unmet needs. From this awareness, I am now able to work on changing the 'old' patterns and learn more about myself in the process. Thank you, Karen!

~Anonymous

11. March, 2023.

Karen has been able to open my eyes to certain things I never considered about myself. Getting in touch with my feelings and how they affect my reactions. Karen is very understanding, and I find her easy to talk to.

~NP

11. March, 2023.

Karen has helped me so much in understanding my struggles w anxiety and self-blame. She is both a thoughtful therapist but also shares books, methods, and a focus on self-resonance using a workbook. These concrete strategies have made me stronger and I am so grateful.

~Elizabeth

11. March, 2023.

Starting therapy through Life Ideals was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was depressed and didn't know how to fix the way I was feeling. I was overwhelmed on a daily basis and cried almost every night. I was irrationally angry and didn't know how to explain why. After working with Karen, I have found ways to process through my emotions. I have learned to be kind to myself and recognize that sometimes it makes sense to have strong emotions and you can let yourself feel them without letting it spiral out into something unmanageable. I have improved my communication skills and have taken great strides in improving my mental health. The work is hard emotionally, but so worth it!

~Chelsae

11. March, 2023.

Unpacking any sort of trauma takes vulnerability; Karen is a kind, compassionate person who makes me feel comfortable enough to be open. She has helped bring awareness to so many pieces of my life through her Life Ideals. I have strategies and a greater awareness of myself and how my brain works, which helps on tougher days. Karen has helped me identify ways to restructure my thoughts so that I have the tools and clarity to live my life more than before I was in therapy. I feel supported when I work with her

~Anonymous

11. March, 2023.

Karen is an actve listener with enormous empathy. She has been helpful at creating more self-understanding and self-empathy. Through therapy, my anxiety and coping skills have improved.

~CM

9. March, 2023.