Karin Perez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Karin!

I am a bilingual Latina providing therapy for adults in individual and couples counseling. I use client-centered, strengths-based care with CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth.

My focus

I work with adults and couples facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, first-generation or immigrant experiences, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual or relationship concerns. I provide a space to comfortably work through challenges and offer support and coping skills.

My approach

I provide strengths-based, client-centered care, meeting clients where they are. I integrate CBT, DBT, and creative approaches while honoring each client's experiences, values, and identity.

My communication style

I am warm, compassionate, and direct. I listen carefully, provide clear guidance, and create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up in a Latinx household therapy was not something often discussed and when it was, it wasn't from a place of understanding what it meant to be in therapy. My personal and professional experiences working with BIPOC individuals has shaped how I connect with others.

My goals for you

I help clients set realistic, achievable goals and break them into manageable steps. Using CBT, DBT, and nararative therapy, we track progress and adapt plans to each client's pace and readiness.

Our first session

In the first session, we get to know each other at your own pace as we create a safe space to process feelings and get comfortable with one another. We will discuss your goals and challenges, and explore a personalized approach based off your preferences and needs.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Schema Therapy

+ 3 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Queer

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Intersex

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

+ 11 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 15 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Karin Perez