Evidence-Based Care

Helping young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and live fully.

Beacon Child Psychology helps children, adolescents, and young adults navigate emotional, medical, and developmental challenges with compassion and clarity. We provide evidence-based individual therapy with parental guidance — including support for youth living with medical conditions such as chronic pain — with all services offered conveniently by teletherapy. Through careful evaluation and close collaboration with physicians, therapists, and schools, we help our clients discover their strengths and move forward with confidence.

Our Services
Dr. Karen Kaczynski Lau
Karen Kaczynski Lau, PhD
Founder and Primary Clinician
What We Offer

Comprehensive care, tailored
to each young person

01
Individual Therapy

Evidence-based individual therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults addressing anxiety, depression, medical conditions, and adjustment difficulties using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance-Based Interventions (ACT), with parental guidance woven in to support progress at home.

02
Psychological Evaluation

Thoughtful, brief psychoeducational evaluations and testing designed to support school planning — highlighting each child's unique cognitive and academic strengths while identifying meaningful areas of growth.

03
Pediatric Medical & Chronic Pain Care

Support for youth with chronic pain and other medical conditions, including coping with medical procedures. Care is coordinated with physicians and therapists for integrated, multidisciplinary treatment.

04
Parent & Professional Workshops

Specialized training for parents and clinical professionals focused on evidence-based strategies for managing young people's emotional distress, anxiety, and medical challenges — applicable across home, school, and clinical settings to promote resilience and adaptive coping.

05
School Consultation & Individualized Plans

Partnering with school teams to create individualized plans, such as 504 plans and accommodations, that support students' attendance, learning, and daily functioning.

06
Parent Guidance

Practical, research-informed coaching for parents navigating their child's emotional or medical challenges. Parents gain clear strategies to support their child and improve family relationships — complementing individual therapy by building tools and confidence at home.

Dr. Karen Kaczynski Lau, PhD – Clinical Child Psychologist
Karen Kaczynski Lau, PhD
Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist
About Dr. Lau

Compassionate Care and Clinical Expertise to Help Your Child Flourish

Karen Kaczynski Lau, PhD, is a Harvard-trained clinical child psychologist with deep roots in pediatric medical settings. For over 15 years she was part of a multidisciplinary team at Boston Children's Hospital, supporting young patients with chronic pain and other medical conditions in reducing the impact of symptoms and returning to school, activities, and friendships.

At Beacon Child Psychology, Dr. Lau coordinates with physicians and therapists to provide integrated care. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and stress management strategies in her practice. Her expertise includes chronic pain, medical coping, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. Her approach is warm, evidence-based, and attuned to the whole person.

Training
University of Miami
Harvard Medical School
Previous Role
Staff Psychologist
Assistant Professor
Boston Children's Hospital
Experience
15+ Years Clinical Practice
Licensed in MA and PR
Collaborative Care
Integrated Multidisciplinary Treatment with Physicians & Therapists
Contact: karen@beaconchildpsych.com