(she/her)
Hello there! Looking for a safe and supportive space to begin to untangle challenges you are facing? Are you looking to build resilience in the face of adversity? I'm Dr. Karunaratne, a bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience in providing psychotherapy to adults. I believe in a collaborative approach when working with clients who are seeking evidence-based tools within a framework of support and validation. Evidence shows that a strong connection with a therapist is the single most important agent for change. To that end, my goal is to build strong rapport with clients and provide the opportunity to build coping skills to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with attention deficit disorder in helping them to improve organization and time management.
The first session is an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns and together we will make a plan for how to proceed. I will guide you with questions, but mostly I want to give you the space to express yourself.
I believe my greatest strength lies in my ability to establish rapport with clients by seeking understanding and conveying empathy.
Young Adults and Adults of any age seeking a space to discuss relationships, life transitions, and work issues.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based intervention shown to be effective in managing anxiety and depression.
Supportive
Supportive counseling is a helpful adjunct to CBT in that it provides clients with a space to process and explore issues of concern.