Karen Tsiropinas, LMSW

She/Her/Hers

Psychotherapist

Tel: (212) 362-0528
Email: contact@copewithschoolnyc.com

About

Karen Tsiropinas has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She has experience with individuals and groups, and follows a strength based perspective in all of her work. Karen received her Masters in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work, with a clinical focus on children, youth and families. She has supervised Social Work Interns from graduate schools throughout New York City for over ten years.

Karen’s many years working as a school social worker with the DOE has given her insight into how children function in school away from their families, and the many challenges that can arise from this separation. She has a keen ability to connect with youth, and work with them to identify their challenges and struggles. In addition to this, she works with the parent to see the world from their child’s perspective while working as a unit to comfortably communicate challenges and overcome obstacles.

Karen has been a part of many interdisciplinary teams and has worked with child services, hospitals, mental health professionals, doctors, educators, parents, family guardians, foster parents, social service agencies, and more, while always keeping the best interest of the individual client in mind. She has advocated for her clients and helped to mediate interpersonal conflicts which have led to social and emotional disruptions.

In addition to early childhood and elementary aged clients, Karen has worked with adolescents and young adults, guiding them to reframe their challenges and encouraging them to lead and grow with strength.

The pandemic has made impactful shifts in the way humans interact. It will continue to have a ripple effect on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, and affect the dynamics of the systems in which they function. As a result, there has been a major change in the way adolescents gain independence and transition to later stages in life. Karen is able to build trusting relationships with her clients and works with them to ease the adversity of life transitions, aiding her clients to enter the next stage of life with competence and confidence.

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Karen for the past 8 years at an elementary school in Bronx, NY. Karen’s passion for helping others both personally and professionally goes above and beyond. She always demonstrates sincere empathy and understanding of each individual she meets. From the moment you meet Karen, her calm and compassionate demeanor makes it easy for adults and children alike to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship with her. I have witnessed students ease at expressing their concerns, their feelings and even their most difficult situations with her. Karen is very knowledgeable and skilled in the mental health counseling field. If you are looking for a supportive and compassionate therapist for your family, I highly recommend Karen Tsiropinas.
– Francesca Grosso

I had the pleasure of working with Karen for four years at an elementary school. During our time working together, I witnessed firsthand her dedication to the community and our students. Karen’s nurturing personality allowed her to develop meaningful relationships with our highest-need students. She has a profound understanding of the developmental needs of young people and can help them navigate difficult situations. She provides a safe, trusting, supportive environment where people feel understood and respected. Karen is approachable, compassionate, and culturally aware.
– Cesarina Desroches

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