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Karen Muehl, Ph.D. 

Psychologist

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Adults Trans Care Level Psychotherapist
Member since 2014
Providing Trans Care Since 2004

Provider Bio

Dr. Muehl has been working with trans and gender diverse clients since 2004 when she was a counselor in training at Virginia Commonwealth University. After completing her doctorate in 2009 she joined the Counseling Center staff at UNC Charlotte. She launched a private practice in 2014 at which time she became a member of the Charlotte Transgender Healthcare group. Over the years, Dr. Muehl has become a specialist in providing affirming, collaborative, and informed therapy to gender diverse clients. Dr. Muehl honors each client’s lived experiences and works well with clients whose identities may differ from her own.
 

Services

Services

  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Therapy for Parents
  • Therapy for Spouses/Significant Others
  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for Hormone Therapy
  • Transition/Affirmation Letters for Surgery

Training

  • Clinical Training for Trans Mental Health
  • Other Continuing Education Opportunities:
    I have done trainings at Elon College and for local clinics/businesses who are interested in providing trans affirming services
     

Areas of Practice

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression/Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Transition Support

 

Memberships & Certifications

  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)
  • Mecklenburg Psychological Association (MPA)

Ages Served

  • Adults 18+
  • Elders

Accessibility & COVID Information

  • NC Telehealth Options for Care
  • Please e-mail me to inquire about new client availability. I only book initial sessions up to 4 weeks out, and I don’t keep a waiting list. Availability can change from week to week, so new clients are welcome to check in with me again if I’m currently full and they are not able to find another therapist in the next few weeks.
     
  • Gender Neutral Bathroom
  • Public Transport Accessible

Practice Location: Karen Muehl Counseling

kmtherapy.com

Phone: (980) 202-2033
Fax: (844) 415-3304
Email: karen@kmtherapy.com

Financial Information

Self-referrals accepted

Insurance Accepted: 

  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Advantage
  • BCBS Blue Home with Novant Health EPO
  • Out of Network/HSA/FSA
  • Private Pay- Not Eligible for Out of Network