Credentials:

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling - Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Trained counselor in Project Rachel and pregnancy issues
Charter member American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC)

Clinical member - 4 professional eating disorder associations (IAED, NEDA, EDAP, and AED)

Areas of Clinical Experience and Interest:

• Eating disorders
• Addictions
• Sexual abuse
• OCD
• Depression / Anxiety
• Infidelity
• Phobias
• Blended families
• Women’s issues
• Marriage / Family
• Grief
• PTSD

Biographical Information:

Karol has been married since 1970 to Tom Mauss. They have 2 children now in their 30’s. Both are married and have blessed them with 2 grandchildren and more on the way! Tom and Karol are very involved in their church community and share a love of continued spiritual growth in their relationships with God. Karol has been in clinical practice since 1993 and at Pearl Counseling since 1996. Prior to that Karol was a pastoral counselor at Pierce County Carenet, Cottesmore Nursing Home and Washington Correction Center for Women. Karol’s first career began with a BS in medical technology with a specialty in hematology. Karol’s area of special interest is counseling eating disordered clients, but she also enjoys working with a variety of issues and behaviors exhibited by individuals, couples and families. Karol is a preferred provider for most major insurance companies with the current exception of Cigna, Group Health and United Healthcare. Karol’s fees are $120 for the first session and $95 for each of the following sessions.

Therapeutic Style:

Karol’s therapy style is an active one that involves role-playing, journaling, homework and, at times, gentle confrontation. She is also empathetic, reflective and supportive. Karol uses cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic investigations. When appropriate, Scripture and prayer are incorporated into the session.

Insurance Accepted

TBD

Fees

TBD