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    Karen Perry

    LMFT (she/her)23 years of experience
    $120 per session

    About

    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 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.
    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.

    First session

    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.

    Strengths

    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.

    Ideal clients

    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.

    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.

    Location

    Virtual sessions

    Identifies as

    • White

    • Woman

    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

    Serves

    • Adults (18 to 64)

    • Elders (65 and above)

    Licensed in

    • California

    Accepted insurance

    • 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)

    Reviews and ratings

    4.9 rating (28)6 reviews
    • October 15, 2025

      Insightful, well versed, warm individual. I look forward to my time shared with her.

      Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 2 with Karen
    • 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 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Karen
    • September 24, 2025

      I feel really heard and validated speaking with her and she helps keep me motivated. I really appreciate that

      Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Karen
    • July 11, 2025

      Karen is very easy to communicate with and very thoughtful.

      Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Karen
    • March 6, 2025

      I appreaciate the book recommendations

      Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 5 with Karen