Karen Cabral has an unhealthy obsession with boundaries. Boundaries should be viewed in a balanced way as a means to Protect the therapeutic relationship respecting oneself and the patient. It's evident to me she hasn't completed her own work and acts out by enjoying her power over vulnerable people.



Karen only saw me through the scope of my diagnosis and could not see past that. Karen doesn't see the individual -- the human behind the label -- and doesn't care that I am way much more than what the DSM-V has written about me. Karen didn't treat me as a whole person or as an equal rather she defined me by my issues. One of the hallmarks of good therapy is known as unconditional positive regard. This is an idea that is taught in counseling programs across the country; it maintains that the therapist should see clients in a positive light regardless of any behavior, lifestyle, or other issues. However, Karen is much more interested in trite stereotypes regarding my diagnosis. If you have an issue with her, your diagnoses will be blamed as Karen refuses to look inward at herself.



She used my diagnosis against me as a means to divert attention away from her own insecurities, paranoia, and countertransferential issues.



She told me she'd give me a referral to other therapists if I didn't like her. It turns out she lied about that and rather told me to look them up myself. Well, that made no sense because it was my looking up for myself that had me find her. Not every therapist advertises themselves on the internet. But the bottom line is that Karen is a charlatan.



If I am going to purchase a service, it is my right to know what I am buying before I put my money down. But she sees this as a boundary violation.



I do not recommend. One-hundred and twenty dollars for 50 minutes, I'd expect someone with a bit more professionalism. Too much money for the lack of quality for this one.