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About Karen Vanderhoff

PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING YOU

Dr. Vanderhoff is passionate about helping people heal and grow through authentic truth in love conversations that increase insight and develop intentional living.

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As a licensed clinical psychologist, my job is to help individuals develop greater insight into who they are and what has led to the challenges they face. It is my honor to help clients gain the skills necessary to approach life with greater intentionality, develop meaning and purpose, and foster a deeper understanding of identity. I have over twenty years of experience providing counseling for a wide variety of mental health diagnoses and problems in living. I have experience working with individuals struggling through career changes, marital problems, grief and loss, sadness regarding singleness, or family conflict. I specialize in applying cognitive behavioral principles and insight-oriented therapies to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, bipolar, and ADHD. I also offer psychological assessment of ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, personality disorders, differential diagnoses, and other challenging psychological situations. I have a special affinity for working with teenagers and young adults. I’m happy to counsel individuals 10 years old and up and I am able to offer psychological assessment for individuals seven years old and up.​ 

 

After being single much longer than I planned, I married Dave, in 2025. As a result, I developed a special love for working with those who are single but wish they weren’t and have a renewed desire to see marriages thrive. I love how God’s redemptive work is always better than what we can imagine. I love watching sports with my husband, Dave, (even though he cheers for the wrong teams), walking Simon the Schnauzer, and enjoying good food and bonfires with family and friends. We don’t love working out, but we do it daily anyway.

Expertise and Experience

Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Certified Enneagram Coach

Certified Brain Health Coach

Education

Dr. Vanderhoff graduated from Central College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She earned her
Master’s degree in Theology and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2008,
completing her pre-doctoral internship at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.

Experience

Following graduation, Dr. Vanderhoff stayed with Pine Rest, returning to their clinic in her adopted hometown of
Pella, IA. After completing post-doctoral supervision hours, Dr. Vanderhoff and her colleague started an assessment clinic specializing in ADHD and differential diagnoses assessments and helping individuals gain greater clarity regarding their mental health became a passion. Today, Dr. Vanderhoff continues to offer thorough and comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, personality disorders, mood disorders and autism.

Specializations

Dr. Vanderhoff has certifications in Enneagram coaching through Your Enneagram Coach with Beth McCord and brain health coaching through Amen Clinics.

Approach

Dr. Vanderhoff offers treatment from primarily a cognitive behavioral perspective for a wide variety of diagnoses and problems in living including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, ADHD, OCD, trauma, grief, marital problems, and family conflict. Dr. Vanderhoff is committed to a customized and client-centered treatment plan that incorporates various evidence-based therapies to meet each person’s unique needs.

Values

Dr. Vanderhoff offers treatment from a Christian and cognitive behavioral perspective for a wide variety of diagnoses and problems in living including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, trauma, grief, marital problems, and family conflict.

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AIM Life Solutions was born out of the values Dr. Vanderhoff applies in her work with clients. She has seen the importance of Authenticity in relationships, improving personal Insight, and approaching life with intentionality and Mindfulness. She believes these core values are necessary for healing and growth and for developing new meaning and purpose in life.

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All are welcome to seek growth and healing at AIM Life Solutions. You do not need to be a Christian, your unique beliefs will be honored and respected.

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