Karen Murphy

Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia (#LPC013807), a Registered Play Therapist (T6245), a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a Certified Child Life Specialist. Karen received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a concentration in Child Life from Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. Karen’s professional career has spanned over 20 years, affording her the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and their families in hospital, school, and private practice settings. Karen primarily offers play therapy services at the Root and Blossom office; and through partnerships with First Presbyterian Preschool, The Preschool at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, and Oglethorpe Presbyterian Preschool, school-based play therapy. Karen is also a provider for CURE Childhood Cancer’s community-based counseling program. In addition to providing support to children and adolescents, Karen also recognizes the importance of partnering with parents and caregivers. In this role, Karen works directly with parents and caregivers to meet their individual needs by helping parents develop strategies and grow parenting skills that will enhance the efficacy of the work happening in the playroom.