Hi there, I'm Karina!

My goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life.

My focus

I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma, such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

My approach

My approach combines Psycho-dynamic, solution-focused, and CBT Therapy, emphasizing insight and resolving childhood issues to overcome current challenges and improve quality of life. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

My communication style

I provide a safe place for clients to express their experiences, thoughts, and feelings with respect and compassion. I periodically check in with clients for feedback about how I approach their concerns, if they feel heard and understood, and if there is anything else they need.

My journey to mental healthcare

I initially became exposed to the mental health field as a young adult working in a mental health agency as a translator for therapy sessions. I was drawn to the client-therapist relationship and how much growth a person can achieve given the right support.

My goals for you

I believe in a collaborative approach to setting goals. I invite the client to identify their needs and what they would like to achieve in therapy.

Our first session

Clients should expect a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and safe. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for clients to share difficult and/or necessary information and help them identify treatment goals. In addition, I invitingly explain the therapeutic process.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychoanalytic

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Immune-Disorders

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Armenian, Russian

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

23501 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302

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Karina Kazaryan