Dr. Karen Hawk, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Gilbert, Arizona, and the founder of Resilience Counseling and Assessment, LLC. She provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout the East Valley, including Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Florence, Tucson, Coolidge, and Globe.

Dr. Hawk earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Minot State University and her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Phoenix. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, graduating with distinction in clinical evaluation competency.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hawk specializes in family-centered therapy, including premarital counseling, co-parenting support, infertility counseling, and post-divorce adjustment. She also provides therapy for trauma recovery, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.

Before founding Resilience Counseling and Assessment, Dr. Hawk worked as a trauma therapist at Exhale Counseling Services & PTSD Center in Chandler, Arizona. There, she provided trauma-focused therapy, facilitated group treatment programs, and integrated sensorimotor psychotherapy for clients healing from complex trauma and PTSD.

Dr. Hawk’s diverse background deeply informs her work. Born to refugee parents from Indonesia and raised in the Netherlands, she immigrated to the United States at age 21. Having navigated cultural transitions firsthand—and served four years in the U.S. Air Force, receiving an Honorable Discharge—she brings empathy, insight, and a global perspective to her practice. She is especially passionate about supporting immigrants, multicultural families, and individuals navigating diversity and acculturation challenges.

At Resilience Counseling and Assessment, Dr. Hawk combines professionalism, compassion, and cultural understanding to help clients create lasting emotional balance and stronger relationships. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy near Gilbert, AZ, Dr. Hawk offers a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.

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