Karen Morones, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Karen!

If you are feeling alone, depressed, stressed, anxious and/or overwhelmed with life, I can help guide you through this time in your life. With empathy, compassion and years of experience, it is my aim to help you feel more equipped to face life's challenges and increase your self confidence.

My focus

If you are challenged with anxiety, depression trauma, or life transitions at any stage, I bring both life and professional experience to our journey. Together, we will delve into your needs and establish achievable goals to empower you.

My approach

To help you identify and reframe anxious, sad, or unhelpful thoughts, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. To reduce stress, we might engage in mindfulness or meditation techniques. Together, as a team, you and I will collaborate to provide the tools you will need to feel more self-assured and positive about life.

My communication style

Empathy, compassion, and supportive, open communication define my communication style. You will have the opportunity to express what brought you into therapy in a calm, warm, nonjudgmental environment. Throughout our work together, I will be active, involved, and patient.

My journey to mental healthcare

In my early twenties, I was told that I am a good listener that I should become a therapist. That led me back to college where I took a class in which we held mock therapy sessions, and I found my passion. I love helping clients work through challenges, including facing trauma, to heal, and improve their lives.

My goals for you

The therapeutic goals will be yours with guidance from me. Whether they involve personal growth, relationship improvement, decreasing anxiety, or increasing self-esteem, we will set goals and monitor your progress together.

Our first session

During our first session, we will begin our journey by getting to know one another and discuss what brings you to therapy. We will build upon our work together at a pace that works for you. It is a scary process, especially at first, but I am here to guide, support and help you every step of the way.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 3 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children's Services from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Karen Morones