Kara Carlos, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kara!

If you or your family are facing obstacles that are keeping you from feeling balanced and connected, therapy can help you reconnect with the strengths that make you unique. I am honored to help you explore the challenges in your life and create a personalized, positive path toward greater balance and fulfillment for you and your family.

My focus

I work with adults, children, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, anger, trauma, and life transitions. I especially enjoy helping clients who feel overwhelmed or stuck reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful change.

My approach

My approach is warm, supportive, and strengths-based. I use evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and mindfulness, to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.

My communication style

My communication style is compassionate, respectful, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable exploring difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. I offer supportive feedback and gentle challenging when needed.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into this field began with a longstanding curiosity about human behavior and a desire to support people through life’s most difficult moments. I’ve seen how powerful therapy can be in helping people gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change. That continues to motivate me every day.

My goals for you

Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll identify goals that are meaningful to you and turn them into manageable, realistic steps. As your needs and life circumstances change, we will adapt our focus so that treatment always continues to align with your growth and priorities.

Our first session

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about your concerns, goals, and background, and begin building a plan that feels supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

Oppositional Defiance

Panic Attacks

Peer Relationships

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

+ 19 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of California, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kara Carlos