Introduction
Chrysanthemum Karras earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Northwestern University in 2024. Prior to her counseling career, she was a behavioral therapist working with children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder for three years, and as a family care counselor under the Department of Children and Famileis for
one year. Her professional experiences influenced her therapeutic perspective on the importance of family dynamics and social justice advocacy.
Therapeutic Approach
Chrysanthemum strongly believes in the power of person-centered treatment. She focuses
on the quality and authenticity of the therapeutic relationship, and believes in empowering
and advocating her clients to attain their goals. This, paired with her focus in psychodynamic
modalities serve to explore recurring behavioral patterns and identify their utility and
function. Her approach serves to empower self-awareness and self-reflection on a client’s
lived experiences in the name of connecting to one’s authentic self.
