Karen Milazzo, BS, CADC
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Toms River • Virtual
Accepting New Clients
Karen brings more than 30 years of experience working with clients experiencing mental health, substance-use, trauma, and co-occurring concerns. Her work emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and whole-person well-being.
WHO I WORK WITH
Children • Young Adults • Adults • Families • Individuals with Co-Occurring Concerns
AREAS OF FOCUS
Trauma & PTSD • Addiction & Substance Use • Mental Health Concerns • Anger Management • Crisis Management • Co-Occurring Disorders
APPROACH TO THERAPY
Karen uses a holistic, person-centered approach that recognizes each client's individual strengths and capacity for change. She believes that supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being can help clients develop greater resilience and create lasting improvements in their lives.
Her work incorporates Motivational Enhancement Therapy and other approaches designed to empower clients, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence in themselves and their relationships.
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology — College of Staten Island
Graduate study in Human Behavior — Capella University
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Trauma trainer for other counselors
Training in anger and crisis management
Domestic violence training
Cognitive Processing Therapy training for PTSD
Experience
30+ Years of Experience
Across long-term residential, intensive outpatient, crisis/stabilization, rehabilitation, and day-treatment programs, including work with chronic mental illness and substance-use concerns.
OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
Karen is an avid runner who enjoys music, spending time with family and friends, and taking on new challenges.
Interested in Working with Karen?
Call or text our office to ask about Karen's current availability. We'll answer your questions, help verify your insurance coverage, send the necessary paperwork, and guide you through getting started.
Not sure Karen is the right fit?
Our team can help match you with a therapist based on your needs, preferences, location, insurance, and availability.