My name is Karla Pizano, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about supporting individuals on their journey. Currently I’m licensed in California. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I am trilingual and enjoy providing direct access to my clients without interpreters. I speak English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, challenges, and thoughts.
I enjoy getting to know my clients to create a therapeutic alliance and treatment plans that fit them.
I specialized in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and relationship issues.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT focuses on addressing negative thoughts that lead to negative outcomes and behaviors which cause distress. CBT works well for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression and addictions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT focuses on addressing intense emotions that lean to distress and cause issues in ones relationships. DBT work on building acceptance, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
Motivational Interviewing
MI is typically a short term therapy practice that helps individuals with processing ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find motivation for positive change.
Trauma-Focused CBT
TF-CBT focuses on working through trauma. TF-CBT uses sensitive approaches to process trauma and learning coping skills such as relaxation, affective regulation, trauma narrative. TF-CBT works well for individuals with trauma (war veterans, individuals who experienced abuse, domestic violence).
Interpersonal
IPT focuses on improving relationship and socialization to alleviate emotional distress. IPT works well for issues such as; stressful life events, grief, disputes with others, life transitions, and social isolation.