Biography

Karen Cooper, RN, BSN, MA, served in the role of Therapy Dyad Pair from 2016-2021 for Phase 2 and 3 MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD studies sponsored by MAPS after completing all phases of The MAPS MDMA Therapist training program. She was Lead Guide and Clinical Research Nurse for the University of Wisconsin’s Psilocybin Pharmacokinetic Study and served as the study trainer with the Usona Institute in Madison, WI from 2013-2016. Karen has been involved with the CPTR certificate program in various teaching, supportive, administrative, and consultative roles since 2016 and is currently a private practice consultant with a focus on psychoeducation, mindful guidance, and meaning making from psychedelic experiences. Additional skills gained as an RN, Licensed Massage Therapist and Bodyworker, practicing meditator and yogini for over 35 years, a personal journey with cancer and a background in integral, somatic, and transpersonal psychology help her to stay grounded in the present moment with an intention to offer relief, healing, and a better quality of life for individuals and groups who suffer from conditions such as anxiety, depression, end-of-life issues, trauma, and existential angst. 

Education

MA, Holistic Health Education, John F. Kennedy University

BS, Registered Nursing, San Francisco State University