Kara Tiffany-Roberts, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kara!

I teach mindfulness, self-care, boundaries, and awareness to all of my clients. I specialize in co-occurring disorders or clients who have more than one diagnosis. I treat all mood disorders, substance abuse and dependence, binge eating, and all family and relationship issues.

My focus

I have spent my career working in private practice with clients who have mood disorders, addiction issues, and family issues. Before that, I worked in residential addiction treatment facilities, where I would treat clients with co-occurring disorders. With online treatment, I prefer working with patients who are 14 years and older.

My approach

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy in my practice.

My communication style

I create an inviting and loving environment with my clients. It's about progress, not perfection. Mistakes are learning opportunities. I am direct and honest. Therapy is hard enough; talking to your therapist should be comfortable, validating, and something you look forward to.

My journey to mental healthcare

I took my first psychology class in college and never wanted to stop learning about human behavior and psychology. I have worked my way up from a counselor to a therapist and was a Clinical Director for a local treatment center. I prefer private practice, and I work with my clients for as long as they need me.

My goals for you

I set goals with my clients at every session. Small, attainable ones that we can build on at every session. Remember, though, it is about progress, not perfection, even if you think about the changes you want to make; that is progress!

Our first session

At our first session, I will complete an assessment of you. This is me getting to know your history on family, medical, mental health, employment, spirituality, and other issues to understand who you are now. You are also allowed to get to know me and see if you connect with me and my style.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Gestalt

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kara Tiffany-Roberts