Karena T. Lee, M.S., LCADC

Chief Clinical Officer

Supervisory Staff Psychotherapist

Karena brings more than 20 years of experience to her work as a mental health therapist, with a focus on supporting individuals facing both mental health and substance use challenges. She has a deep understanding of how anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and postpartum issues can impact daily life. 

Karena works with individuals of all genders and sexual orientations to help them navigate challenges confidently and clearly. In addition to her clinical background, she has over 11 years of organizational leadership and supervision experience, which enhances her ability to support clients balancing work, family, and personal well-being.

Karena's approach to therapy includes helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, manage stress, and prevent relapse by developing skills grounded in real-world application. Her goal is always to meet people where they are and support them in building lives they value.

She integrates evidence-based practices to help individuals navigate life challenges, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Person-Centered Therapy, tailoring each session to individual needs. At the core of her work is a belief that every person holds the insight and strength needed for change, and she's there to walk beside them as a trusted partner on that journey.

Karena holds a master's degree in addiction counseling from Coppin State University and a master's in human services administration from the University of Baltimore. She is also a Board-Approved Supervisor for licensed graduate professional counselors and alcohol and drug counselors in Maryland.

Education:

M.S., Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD

M.S., University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

B.A., University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Board-Approved to Supervise:

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC)

Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LGADC)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT)