Karen Schurgin is a fully licensed psychologist, a licensed professional counselor, and Board Certified registered art therapist.

Karen earned a Doctorate degree in Humanistic Psychology from the Michigan School for Professional Psychology. In addition to seeing clients at Samaritan, Karen is currently acting as Interim Executive director and Clinical director. Karen also teaches at Wayne State University in the Art Therapy program.

Areas of focus have included working with adolescents and young adults, individuals, families and couples and specializing in health and wellness with a focus on cancer and caregiver support.