Meet Karen
Hi, I’m Karen McCain. I’m a wife, mom of three, and former school counselor. I received my M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2010. I provide individual and family therapy for parents of children with developmental, behavioral, and health challenges, as well as individual counseling for teens and adults—particularly those navigating ADHD or Autism.
In addition to therapy, I have been trained by Western Psychological Services (WPS) to provide autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults using the ADOS-2. Please reach out to schedule an appointment—I look forward to working with you soon!
More About Karen McCain, MA, RMHCI, RMFTI
I moved to Gainesville in 2005 to complete my B.A. in History from the University of Florida and have spent nearly my entire adult life here. Over the years, I’ve found a community that offers support and encouragement beyond anything I could have envisioned.
I married my incredibly loyal and supportive husband, Carter, in 2006. We have three teenage sons, one of whom has Autism with high support needs and related health concerns. The experience of raising our boys has equipped me to understand the unique joys and challenges associated with parenting children with special needs, while still juggling the needs of the rest of the family.
My counseling philosophy has been shaped by my own deeply healing counseling journey, countless hours of research and study, and my personal life experiences, including the challenges I’ve faced as someone with both ADHD and Autism. Through secure, healthy attachments, I’ve been able to better understand myself, process past and present experiences, and grow closer to the Lord, my husband, family members, and friends.
Outside of counseling, I co-lead Deborah’s Daughters, a women’s discipleship group, and am actively involved in my church. I enjoy spending one-on-one time with friends, being outdoors, swimming, hiking, and camping. I’m re-energized through creative outlets like drawing and drumming, as well as spending quality time with my dog, listening to the Wild at Heart podcast, riding the tallest and fastest roller-coasters in Florida, and doing puzzles and brain teasers of all kinds.
My counseling fee is $100 per 50–60 minute session. Autism evaluations are $600.