Licensed to practice in California and accepts 15 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Karen Bardavid
(she/her)
About me
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Art Therapist based in California. I also have certification in substance use disorders. I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, utilizing integrative techniques which include CBT, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, psychodynamic, internal family systems and art therapy. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs. I understand how hard it can be to make the decision to work through difficulties. My goal is to help clients develop insight into their thinking and behavioral patterns by exploring the root causes of their anxiety, depression, or trauma and identify the underlying issues contributing to their distress. This process of self-discovery can be challenging, but it is also incredibly empowering.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
From the first session, clients will feel heard and supported. It is my belief that the single most important factor in therapy is having great rapport. So I strive to make clients feel very comfortable, building a foundation of trust and compassion.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a psychotherapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe empathy is a crucial component of effective therapy, and I strive to understand my clients’ perspectives and experiences without judgment.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, mood disorders, grief and interpersonal relationships. I also see clients who are going through difficult transitions in their lives and need some assistance in processing their experience. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Substance Misuse
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
All Savers
AvMed
Cash - $200 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, utilizing integrative techniques which include CBT, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, psychodynamic, internal family systems and art therapy. I tailor treatment to best suit your needs.
5 ratings with written reviews
January 1, 2026
Karen is one of the best therapists I have talked to in a long time, I am extremely grateful for her.
Verified client, age 25-34
October 15, 2025
Karen is the best, I can't put into words how helpful she's been to me. It feels like gossipping with a girlfriend. She makes me feel so comfortable and not judged. She will be honest and direct with me in a kind way, and she makes me dig deeper into my actions and thoughts. I leave our sessions feeling so much lighter and am so happy I found her.
Verified client, age 25-34
June 20, 2025
I've been seeing Karen a while. She's kind, empathetic, empowering and thoughtful. Helped me through a lot. Thank you!