karen kearney, lisw, pmh-c

she/her

specializations: perinatal mental health complications (PPA, PPD, POCD) fertility, loss (stillbirth, miscarriage), birth trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, EMDR

I’m committed to showing up with warmth, empathy, and authentic respect for each person’s lived experience. My primary focus area is perinatal mental health, including mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal trauma, grief and loss, and fertility challenges. I also welcome clients looking for support with processing trauma or navigating complex relationships and life transitions beyond the perinatal experience.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT—and integrate feminist, psychodynamic, and person-centered perspectives into sessions. Being a trauma-informed antiracist is a core part of both my professional and personal identity, and I affirm and welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals. I truly love being a therapist, getting to know my clients deeply, and holding space for them in whatever way they need.

Outside of my clinical role, social justice advocacy and education are close to my heart. I support our team at Wild Hope by building awareness around current or impending public policy changes and advocacy opportunities, and I also teach social work courses as an adjunct instructor at Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.