Karen Cloyd, LCPC, is a is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, FSC Senior Clinician, and EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ who joined FSC in 2020. She holds a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago and brings over 20 years of experience as an outpatient therapist supporting children, adults, and families through trauma, crisis, and complex life transitions. Karen’s clinical work is grounded in the belief that growth and healing occur within a secure, affirming therapeutic space—one that honors intersecting identities, fosters self empowerment, and remains attentive to the cultural, structural, and societal factors that shape mental health. Known for her compassionate and sometimes unconventional style, Karen collaborates closely with clients to create individualized paths toward healing that build on their strengths, goals, and lived experiences. Her approach is eclectic and deeply trauma informed, drawing from trauma theory, mindfulness practices, expressive and sensorimotor therapies, and attachment theory. Karen also integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology to best support each client’s unique needs. In addition to her clinical work, Karen coordinates FSC’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Program, provides supervision and mentorship to emerging professionals, and brings a genuine enthusiasm for innovation as one of FSC’s resident mental health tech enthusiasts.