Karen Cameron-Petroski, MA LPC

Karen Cameron-Petroski, MA LPC will play a vital role in the "Inspiration in Motion: Charting Limitless Creative Pathways" panel at the LIMITLESS RAW Artists Showcase. She will connect creativity, healing, mental health, and the pressures of being in the spotlight, offering attendees invaluable insights on maintaining mental well-being while pursuing creative careers. Karen Cameron-Petroski, MA LPC is a dedicated mental health professional and founder of Peace and Healing Counseling. With a deep passion for helping others, Karen has a natural gift for connecting with people and offering insight that supports their personal growth. She specializes in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, generational trauma, and parental wounds. Karen is committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in the African American community. As one of the 11% of Black counselors in the field, she provides culturally competent care that helps clients feel understood and represented. She believes in the healing power of therapy and works to make mental health care accessible to all, accepting insurance and offering services to those on tighter budgets. In her practice, Karen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. She also offers walk therapy, recognizing the therapeutic benefits of physical activity and nature. Her approach is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is paramount, embodying the Zulu greeting Sawubona, meaning “I see you,” and fostering non-judgmental, authentic connections with her clients.