Karen Zepeda, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Karen!

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults of varying ages. I primarily work with individuals with trauma, depression, and anxiety by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help them feel better and develop skills to manage their symptoms and make progress.

My focus

I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may have experienced trauma or are currently struggling with depression and anxiety.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Attachment-Based Approaches.

My communication style

My communication style is personable, calm, and open-minded. I want my clients to feel like I will hold a safe place for them to be vulnerable without judgment and be fully supportive.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I wanted to help people and be someone who can aid them in their journey to better themselves. I have always been interested in helping professionals and have volunteered since high school.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. I like to be realistic and help you determine goals that will maximize your time in therapy and set a pace you feel comfortable with.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend the majority of our time talking about what has brought you in today and how you've been feeling. I'll ask questions to get a clear understanding of how I can best help you reach your goals in therapy. The first session is about building our relationship and instilling trust.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Clinical Health Services in Clinical Pschology from Azusa Pacific University -.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Karen Zepeda