- English and Spanish
- Goal oriented
- Compassionate care
About Karina
Karina keeps sessions practical and focused. She listens first, then helps set small, concrete goals you can try between meetings. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Her work draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas to look at how feelings shape relationships, and solution-focused techniques to build on strengths and quick wins. These approaches are used to support concerns like ADHD, body image, codependency, communication problems, and coping with life changes.
With four years of experience, Karina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. She helps people explore issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, family of origin problems, and patterns that lead to emptiness or dissociation. The aim is to help people gain more confidence and clearer direction.
Karina asks clients to be part of planning the work. She offers a listening space and practical steps toward change, whether the focus is career decisions, anger, or rebuilding after a breakup. She welcomes people who want straightforward tools and a calm, respectful approach.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
How these approaches translate to online work
Karina uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT techniques are practical and task-focused, which can work well when you want concrete steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change daily habits.She also draws on emotionally-focused approaches to look at how feelings shape interactions and attachment patterns. This can help when addressing relationship distress, attachment issues, or emotional responses that feel overwhelming.
Solution-focused methods are used to pinpoint small changes and build on what already works. These strategies aim for quick, achievable goals and are useful when clients want forward movement and clearer next steps.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Karina will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs, and then suggest which methods to prioritize. She adapts the plan as work progresses so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life, makes scheduling easier around work or childcare, and allows shorter check-ins when time is limited. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to match the logistics to your day.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Karina help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, setting small goals, and using straightforward tools to try between meetings.
What is Karina's background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Karina licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as an LPC and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm licensing rules and session logistics before scheduling if you are outside Texas.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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