Director, CEO, Certified Clinical Supervisor

Karen (Pancoast) Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, FL License 8974). She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from the University of West Florida and her Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from Florida State University. She is a Level 3 Child-Parent Psychotherapist, a trained EMDR Therapist and is qualified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Florida Association of Infant Mental Health and the Florida Association of Play Therapy.

Karen has many years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings, from school age children to families and adult individuals. Her qualifications have led her to serve as a guidance counselor, psycho-therapist and an instructor at the University of West Florida.

Karen believes in the systems approach and strongly considers family needs while offering her clients strength and support. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and is dedicated to her profession with continued efforts to stay focused on continued education regarding best practices. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness practice. Karen’s passion is to assist others through clinical counseling. She and her staff strive to provide a comfortable environment while listening with compassion and empathy.