Professional Memberships

Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Connect here to “Principles of Good Practice”, elected to the Board of Directors, May 2014
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Illinois Association of School Psychologists
Learning Disabilities Association
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
Small Boarding School Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Attachment & Trauma Network

Professional Designations

Certified Educational Planner
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Illinois Certified School Psychologist

Awards

Woodbury Reports Excellence in Education Award, 2009-2011 for excellent reputation, appropriate placements and commitment to at-risk youth and their families
Independent Small Program Alliance Distinguished Service Award, 2010 for service to young people and their families

Testimonial

As a child and adolescent psychotherapist, I have sought Karen’s guidance on a number of my more challenging cases over the years. When outpatient treatment reaches a standstill and/or the child or teen has engaged in self-destructive behaviors (e.g., drug or alcohol abuse; school refusal or failure; suicidal ideation or gestures, et al) Karen…

- John Palen, Ph.D., LCSW