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Expert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst in Milwaukee
I am a board-certified psychoanalyst and psychologist with over 30 years of experience in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My practice focuses on helping individuals address complex emotional challenges through a collaborative, interactive approach rooted in relational and interpersonal psychoanalysis. I integrate patients' past experiences with present circumstances to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth. As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Fellow of multiple prestigious professional organizations, I bring academic rigor and clinical expertise to my work. My approach emphasizes the therapist-client partnership, prioritizing comfort and open communication to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and identity concerns.I have authored four books and numerous publications on psychodynamic techniques, further solidifying my commitment to advancing therapeutic practices. My services include weekly psychotherapy sessions and twice-weekly psychoanalysis, creating a structured environment for emotional exploration and healing. I also provide supervision for clinicians seeking professional development in psychodynamic therapy. While I specialize in adult mental health, I refer cases involving children, addiction, eating disorders, or psychotic disorders to specialists in those areas. My practice is informed by neuroscience research, emphasizing that while emotions cannot be controlled, they can be understood and managed effectively to empower clients to take responsibility for their lives.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Marital Counseling
Grief Counseling
Identity Exploration
Emotional Regulation
Professional Supervision
Relational Psychoanalysis
Highlights and features
- Board-certified psychoanalyst with 30+ years of clinical experience
- Specializes in innovative, interactive psychodynamic techniques
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Medical College of Wisconsin
- Active participant in therapy sessions with constructive feedback
- Author of four influential books on psychoanalytic practices
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry
- American Psychoanalytic Association
- International Psychoanalytic Association
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders, including under-diagnosed separation anxiety. Uses relational psychoanalysis to explore root causes while developing coping strategies. Integrates neuroscience insights about emotional regulation to help clients manage symptoms effectively through weekly sessions.
Depression Management
Comprehensive treatment addressing persistent sadness and motivational challenges. Combines psychodynamic exploration of past experiences with present-focused strategies to improve emotional regulation and self-perception through consistent therapeutic engagement.
Marital Counseling
Support for relationship challenges using psychoanalytic frameworks to uncover patterns. Helps partners improve communication and resolve conflicts through individual and joint sessions that examine interpersonal dynamics and emotional triggers.
Professional Supervision
Weekly guidance for psychodynamic clinicians seeking professional growth. Provides constructive feedback on therapeutic approaches while exploring the clinician's role in treatment dynamics and patient outcomes.
Relational Psychoanalysis
Twice-weekly intensive sessions exploring unconscious patterns affecting current behavior. Creates structured environment for emotional exploration, helping clients understand how past experiences shape present challenges through active therapist-client collaboration.
People
Karen J. Maroda
Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychoanalyst with 30+ years of experience. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Medical College of Wisconsin. Author of four influential books on psychodynamic techniques and relational therapy approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approach do you use?
I practice relational and interpersonal psychoanalysis, integrating past experiences with present challenges. My approach emphasizes active therapist-client collaboration and emotional education informed by neuroscience research.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please check with your provider about coverage for out-of-network mental health services and required documentation.
What are your session frequencies?
Psychotherapy sessions occur weekly, while psychoanalysis requires twice-weekly sessions. This structured frequency creates a safe environment for deep emotional exploration and consistent therapeutic progress.
Do you work with couples?
Yes, I provide marital counseling for couples addressing relationship challenges. Sessions may involve individual and joint meetings to explore interpersonal dynamics and develop healthier communication patterns.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in anxiety, depression, guilt/shame regulation, relationship difficulties, authority figure conflicts, grief counseling, and identity exploration using psychodynamic frameworks and relational approaches.
Do you offer professional supervision?
Yes, I provide weekly supervision for psychodynamic clinicians. Focus areas include treatment dynamics, therapist-client interactions, and professional development through constructive feedback on clinical practice.
