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I am a bilingual and first generation Honduran American Marriage and Family Therapist who is based in California, born and raised in Los Angeles area. I received my masters at Pepperdine University and have been practicing therapy for the past 8 years. Over the past couple of years I have specialized in working with young and older adults from 18-70 years dealing with depression, anxiety and past traumas such as sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
In our first session together we will explore symptoms and current stressors that bring you into therapy to help formulate treatment goals. We will work collaboratively to address symptoms and increase healthier coping skills.
As a Latina therapist working with clients over the past 8 years, one of my main focuses is creating an empathetic, safe and non-judgemental environment for each client. I strive to help clients reach their fullest potential through identifying core beliefs that negatively impact clients, increase healthier coping skills and explore each client's unique experience to address symptoms.
As a first generation Latina I am passionate in helping individuals reach their fullest potential by creating a safe and encouraging environment. I love working with young and older adults dealing with past traumas and dealing with life stressors which have impacted their daily function, which has increased depressive and anxiety symptoms.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist I have been able to implement CBT with individuals that have dealt with childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. Clients have been able to restructure and reframe negative/self defeating thoughts of self and increase positive core beliefs of their identity and outlook on life.
EMDR
As a trained EMDR therapist I have been able to implement EMDR with clients that deal with depression, childhood trauma, sexual abuse and anxiety. Clients have been able to increase verbalization of strengths, view of selves and positive outlook on their future.
Humanistic
As a therapist I have been able to implement a humanistic approach into therapy, in which the client is able to reach their fullest potential through empathy, unconditional positive regard and active listening about client's life experiences.
13 ratings with written reviews
June 8, 2026
Karen has been lovely to work with. She knows how to keep the conversation to what we are working on. Hearing my stories and asking direct questions to challenge or get more insight has helped me.
June 1, 2026
She was culturally-fluent and intelligent. Her training shows and she immediately and quickly understood things about me and my family dynamics that have taken a lot longer for other therapists to integrate and perceive. And, even in the first session, she offered me tools that I look forward to implementing.
February 24, 2026
W o w! So kind and genuine. Was so patient and adjusted herself to my pace. I felt so relieved to be listened to and attuned to. Looking forward to our future sessions.