Evidence-Based Care

Empowering children and teens. Strengthening families.

Beacon Child Psychology helps families navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges with compassion and clarity. We provide evidence-based therapy and testing services for children, adolescents, and families. Through careful evaluation and collaboration, we help our clients discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and build resilience.

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

Comprehensive care, tailored
to each child and family

01
Psychological Therapy

Evidence-based individual and family therapy addressing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and adjustment difficulties using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Acceptance-Based Interventions (ACT) proven effective for children and adolescents.

02
Psychological Evaluation

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

03
Medical Coping Support

Helping children, adolescents, and families build coping skills for medical and dental procedures as well as manage acute and chronic pain — so young people can feel more prepared, resilient, and in control through every step of their care.

04
Parent & Professional Workshops

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

05
School Consultation

Partnering with teachers and school teams to deepen their understanding of children's emotional, developmental, and medical needs — equipping educators with the knowledge and strategies to create supportive classroom environments where every child can thrive.

06
Parent Guidance

Practical, research-informed coaching for parents navigating their child's emotional or behavioral challenges — building tools, confidence, and connection within the family system.

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, where she worked alongside physicians, nurses, and specialists to support young patients and their families through complex and often frightening medical experiences.

At Beacon Child Psychology, Dr. Lau brings that same multidisciplinary mindset to every family she works with — listening carefully, evaluating thoroughly, and working collaboratively to chart a path forward. Her areas of expertise include medical coping, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and associated school difficulties.

Her approach is warm, evidence-based, and always attuned to the whole child: their developmental stage, family context, school life, and individual strengths.

Training
University of Miami
Harvard Medical School
Previous Role
Staff Psychologist
Assistant Professor
Boston Children's Hospital
Experience
15+ Years Clinical Practice
Specialties
Pediatric Medical & Mental Health
Contact: karen@beaconchildpsych.com