About Dr. Karen
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Empowering Change, Transforming Lives
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My Story and Calling
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In silence, I carried pain unseen but not forgotten.
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Through the aftermath, I faced pain, fear, and hopelessness…
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By God’s grace, I found healing, resilience, and purpose.
HELLO
I’m Dr. Karen Doughty, a Licensed Christian Therapist, Biblical Psychologist, and the heart behind this movement. My journey is rooted in one unshakable truth: transformation is possible—no matter how deep the wound.
Before I ever learned the language of psychology, God had already written the lessons in my heart.
What I teach today was not born from textbooks — it was birthed through lived experience, deep reflection, and divine revelation.
In time, I discovered that psychology provided the words — trauma, coping mechanisms, emotional patterns, behavioral cycles — for what God had already shown me through the Holy Spirit. The theories helped explain the revelation, but revelation gave those theories meaning.
My life and work now stand at the intersection of faith and psychology, where healing is not only understood but experienced. Here, transformation is both a process of the mind and a renewal of the spirit — proof that when divine truth meets human understanding, lives are forever changed.
Ambassador of Change
The Birthplace of Transformation
I am committed to guiding others through the process of transformation—especially those who, like me, have carried the heavy weight of childhood sexual abuse for far too long.
For years, I suffered at the hands of multiple perpetrators. It was the darkest chapter of my life. But when the time came, I chose to carve a new path—one leading toward healing, wholeness, and hope. My recovery came in stages, each one requiring courage, perseverance, and faith.
Today, my zest for life is undeniable. I know what it means to create new memories, to step into destiny, and to walk in freedom.
The same faith-based strategies and practical tools that transformed my life are now here for you. Scroll down to discover the key ways I can help you break cycles, find healing, and step into your God-given purpose.
From my earliest years, I carried a deep hunger for truth and healing. My journey through hardship and transformation became the foundation for what I now dedicate to helping others–guiding survivors from trauma to triumph.
My mission is simple: to Empower Change and Transform Lives by blending faith and psychology to foster deep, sustainable transformation.
My Mission
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Doctor of Biblical Psychology
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Licensed Christian Therapist & Biblical Counselor
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Specialization in trauma recovery, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and faith-based integration
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Author of Empowered to Uproot and Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse
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Transformative Speaker
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Founder: Karen Doughty Transformation & Woman Rise
What Makes My Approach Unique
While psychology provides the tools, it is the power of God’s Word that breathes life into lasting change. My approach merges both—offering practical strategies anchored in biblical truth. Together, we go beyond coping to uncovering the hidden layers of trauma and walking toward redemption.