Karen Wheeler is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with an undeniable passion for those challenged with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. With over two decades of experience in different treatment settings to include private practice and most recently those who are justice involved; Karen utilizes evidence-based approaches to engage clients on their journey towards sustainable change. Her approach is rooted in empathy and compassion as she provides supportive safe spaces to address generational trauma and mental health conditions that contribute to addiction. In her own words, “I not only want to treat and educate, I also want to empower clients to live a life free from the bondage of untreated mental illness and addiction.”