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Hello!  My name is Karen O'Keeffe.  I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Illinois, and I am also authorized to practice telepsychology in over thirty-four states through PSYPACT.

Described as a relationship builder, puzzle solver, thoughtful other, brain bender, meaning maker, and "strength coach"  I am naturally curious about how and why people do what they do. My purpose is to be with people in their struggles, challenges, transitions, and triumphs. Working together we will come to understand your experiences and needs through down to earth conversations. 

There are many different types of therapists and ways to address specific concerns and challenges. One of the vital ingredients to a positive therapy outcome is the relationship created between you and me. How we work together and connect matters.  Please reach out to me at 847-502-5218 and see if I seem like someone you can talk with.


Connect with me if you are looking for a clinician who.....
  •  Listens AND hears you
  • Focuses on your concerns AND your personal strengths and gifts
  • Hears what you say AND considers what is behind your words
  • Qualified to do short-term therapy AND long-term therapy
  • Evidenced-based AND experienced based
  • Interested in alleviating symptoms AND  the root problem
  • Considers the whole person AND specializes in the mind
  • Talks research findings AND perpetually learns and seeks to understand
  • Reliably walks  with you through your challenges AND supports your independent decisions

VISION:  Expand the benefits of mental wellness through personalized individual therapy and collaborations that create lasting and sustainable change.
  • Specialize in individual therapy for people who are 15 years old and above.
  • Adolescents   -  young adults   -  adults    - high achievers   -caregivers  
  • Depression    Anxiety   Stress events   Life transitions     Relationships     Grief and Loss
  • Burnout    Attention and concentration (ADHD)    Confidence     Communication
  • Over 20 years of experience in outpatient community mental health centers, inpatient treatment centers, therapeutic day schools, and private practice. 
  • Founded Connect Psychological Services in 2016.
  • Co-founded Beyond the Waves in 2022. Stay tuned for more on this business that strives to create well-being work places through targeted education, consultation, and experiences that impact corporate culture, soft skills, leadership, teamwork, and high performance.
Together, we will find a better way.

DrKo@ConnectPsychologicalServices.com
847-502-5218
Dr. Karen O'Keeffe  -  1580 S. Milwaukee Ave, Suite 407  -  Libertyville, Illinois  60048