Karen Seelert, Ph.D., M.A., is a Licensed Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults. She has extensive experience providing individual and group therapy as well as conducting psychological evaluations in a variety of settings. She believes that “one size does not fit all” and approaches each client’s treatment needs and goals individually. Dr. Seelert primarily utilizes cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) but also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and meditation as treatment modalities when appropriate. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, health-related issues, stress/anger management, ADHD, executive function challenges, identity issues, college related stress, chronic pain, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Her experience as a parent to 3 teen/young adult children provides valuable perspective to both parents and clients.
Dr. Seelert earned an undergraduate degree in Psychobiology from Hamilton College. She completed an MA in Health Psychology Education at Stanford University and earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah. She completed a pre-doctoral internship in Clinical Health Psychology at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven (neuropsychology minor).
A previous college athlete (tennis and ice hockey), Karen now enjoys alpine skiing, running, photography, spending time with her family, and raising chickens. She is a certified EMT and an active member of the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps.