Welcome to Artful Insights
A Safe Space for Growth, Creativity, and Healing
About Karen Goldsum
Welcome! My name is Karen Goldsum, a professional counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Individual Counseling from Texas State University and I am obsessed with dinosaurs.
Growth can only happen when we feel safe. I strive to create a judgement free, environment that prioritizes curiosity and openness. I firmly believe that you as the client are the expert on your own life. I am simply here to help you in making new connections, deconstructing shame, and casting off roles that no longer fit.
I am Happy to See
LGBTQIAP+
People who want introspection and support
Kink and Polyamory Folk
Agnostics, Skeptics, and Humanists
People who feel misunderstood or invisible
Individuals experiencing life transitions
Young professionals and Artists
Eggheads and introverts
Nerds, Geeks, Misfits
Browncoats, Trekkies, 501st Legions Guards, Rennies, Janeintes, Nerd-Fighters, Aarakocra,
Animal lovers, Teenagers
Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers
We Can Work On
Religious Trauma
Developing Healthy Coping Skills
Meaning-Making
Creating Boundaries
Navigating Social and Family Systems
Grief & Shame
Self-Worth
Managing Anxiety / Depression
Unpacking Trauma
Dismantling Shame
Shedding Roles that no Longer Fit
Self-Care
Creating Joyous Lives
Counseling Services
Individual Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Couples Counseling
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Creative Therapies
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Free Mental Health Resources
A zine is a homemade circulation that is usually devoted to a specialized subject matter. I make these for my clients. Feel free to print them out for you and your friends.
Monster's Guide to Finding a Therapist
Ghostbusters, Bill Murray, 80s movie, Peter Venkman, I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts, Slimer, Stay Puft, proton pack
Vocalizing intense feelings can help lower stress hormones like cortisol.
Hey Girl Ryan Gosling
Ghostbusters, Bill Murray, 80s movie, Peter Venkman, I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts, Slimer, Stay Puft, proton pack