Karen is often described as an "out of the box" thinker due to her ability to experience the seemingly impossible as a welcome challenge, and to readily reframe life's obstacles into growth opportunities. Her down-to-earth motivational style brings humor, wisdom and practical applications to her counseling, and she encourages couples to create and sustain meaningful, conflict-free connections with their life partners and others along life's journey. Her personal and professional mission is to be a positive influence in others' lives in a too-often negative world.