About Us | Karuna Therapy Solutions

Why Karuna?

Welcome to Karuna Therapy Solutions. Our mission is to assist our clients in the journey toward forgiveness, hope, and healing through counseling services for individuals and families, and consulting solutions for behavioral health agencies.

We are here to assist individuals and families recover from trauma, depression, and anxiety, and develop strategies to address and cope with grief, the emotional roller coaster of infertility support and adoption, Post-Partum Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD.

Our staff has worked with a diverse population and customizes their approach to the needs of the client. Our extensive experience has prepared us to walk down the road toward recovery with all our clients, including:

adults
the LGBTIQ+ community
those struggling with complex chronic medical issues including HIV, cancer, and chronic pain

We also work with couples and families who are experiencing difficulties and need assistance navigating life and relationship challenges.

Our Team

Dawn Ducote

LCSW / CCTP / CPHQ
Owner / Therapist / Lead Consultant

Dawn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) and is versed in many interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and EMDR. Dawn is a proven leader with experience in delivering change in organizations through process improvement and data analysis. She is forward thinking and results-focused. As a social worker and quality healthcare professional, Dawn is passionate about providing patients and clients with innovative, patient-centered, and compassionate care through thoughtful and well-constructed systems of care.

Dr. Lori Taunton

DPC / LPC
Therapist

Lori is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Correctional Health Professional, holding a MS Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a Doctorate Degree in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College. She has 9 years counseling experience and has worked with geriatric, adult and adolescent populations, including adolescents in a correctional setting. Lori is a person-centered therapist who focuses on unconditional acceptance and meeting clients where they are. She is compassionate about helping clients gain a different perspective and a new sense of self-worth. Give Lori a call today and let her work with you for your new beginning.