Hi, I’m Karen Kennedy, and I bring over 25 years of experience as a school counselor and group facilitator to my work at Brighter Beginnings. My journey has taken me through various roles, including counselor, teacher, leader, advisor, and mentor. I’ve had the privilege of working with clients involved in the court system for domestic violence and drug and alcohol addictions at High Point Treatment Center for the past 22 years.

I hold a Master’s in Education from UMass, Boston, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State College. My therapeutic approach primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) to help clients develop healthy coping skills.