Karen Valles, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Karen!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has many years of experience working in both the hospital and clinic settings. I utilize a client-centered approach and have experience working with clients with chronic illness, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress.

My focus

I have years of clinical social work experience working with clients from all walks of life. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, and stress-related challenges to life's changes, including adjusting to chronic illness and grief.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client. I most frequently use cognitive behavior therapy and strength-based approach as both modalities help me and the client reach a better understanding of their reality in order to work together for a more positive outcome of therapy.

My communication style

I take a collaborative approach in therapy, starting where you are and working together to make positive changes. Therapy can be a vulnerable process, and I hope to create a safe and supportive space throughout this process that fosters each person's desired healing and growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

In our first session, I hope to create a very relaxing, safe, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to voice their concerns. Through active listening, I hope to get a clear understanding of where my client is at and what brought them to therapy.

My goals for you

I have always enjoyed helping people in my professional role. My journey has been a very rewarding experience, sharing in their personal struggles with the hope of improving the quality of their life.

Our first session

I like to focus on setting simple goals in our first session. Through treatment, we will work together on developing mutual goals that can be worked on during and outside of our sessions. I like for my clients to know that we can always reevaluate their goals as we move along with the therapeutic process.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Compassion Focused

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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

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Karen Valles