Karen Perry
(she/her)
I believe in a person's ability to grow and as a clinician, the experience of guiding another in the process of growth, is invigorating and has fueled my passion for over 40 years in the helping professions. Seeking outside guidance takes courage and is a valuable strength. I am able to help you to discover your self-defeating patterns and use your courage and strengths to develop new behaviors and strategies that bring you fulfillment and reach your goals.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I use the first session to begin to establish a rapport while conducting the necessary assessment to ensure that I understand your unique experiences, why you are seeking help, and what you hope to get out of the therapy relationship.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Quote by Tao Te Ching: "When the student is ready the teacher will appear." This has been my experience personally and professionally. If you are ready for change, please reach out.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My experience has enabled me to work with a multitude of issues and traumas such as childhood abuse, family dysfunction, grief and loss, military service, substance abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, marriage, with varying ages and cultural backgrounds. I use techniques as appropriate for a holistic approach of mind and body.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Illness
Couples Counseling
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Grief
Military/Veterans
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This approach combines CBT with metaphor and somatic techniques to help with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related symptoms.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Helpful with unraveling core and irrational beliefs along with CBT thought stopping and thought replacement and cognitive restructuring techniques for improving quality of life functioning with most mental health disorders.
Somatic
An important part of therapy is learning to become more resilient and self-sooth especially for anxious, compulsive, and trauma related symptoms.
6 ratings with written reviews
October 15, 2025
Insightful, well versed, warm individual. I look forward to my time shared with her.
Verified client, age 25-34
October 14, 2025
Karen is the most knowledgeable therapist I've ever worked with. She knows how to help you find the root causes of deep issues, and offers multiple routes of how to tackle those issues. It's obvious how much she cares about your healing journey having a successful outcome; and she has the knowledge to guide you. I'm so grateful that I found her.
Verified client, age 35-44
September 24, 2025
I feel really heard and validated speaking with her and she helps keep me motivated. I really appreciate that