Karen Pender

Karen Pender, LPC, CCTP-II, is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as the Executive Producer of the Mind Matters Mental Health and Wellness Channel at BHC Media Network since June 2022. As the Owner and Founder of Inspired Counseling, LLC since January 2021, Karen D provides counseling, coaching, and consulting services in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia. Additionally, since August 2020, Karen Pender has worked as a Mental Health Clinician at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, delivering outpatient therapy to adult clients using trauma-informed treatment methods. Previous roles include Executive Producer of the "Mind Matters" series, Outpatient Services Supervisor, Clinical Services Manager, and various positions in counseling and administrative support since 2002. Karen Pender holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University.