Karina
Hi, I’m Karina. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and I truly believe therapy should feel like a safe place and not a clinical, intimidating one. Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to explain why it’s “bad enough.” If it matters to you, it matters.
If you’re here, chances are you’re carrying a lot. Maybe it’s trauma that still shows up when you least expect it. Maybe it’s grief that feels heavier than everyone else thinks it “should” be. Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t quiet down, depression that drains you, ADHD that makes life feel chaotic, or mood shifts that leave you feeling confused and exhausted. You might even feel misunderstood in your diagnosis, especially if you’ve been navigating bipolar disorder, personality disorders, or PTSD.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps us understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. But therapy with me isn’t just about worksheets or strategies, it’s about understanding you. Your story. Your patterns. Your wounds. Your strengths.
I specialize in working with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, and PTSD. Many of my clients come in feeling emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves. Some cry in the first session. Some joke their way through hard topics. Some say, “I don’t even know how to talk about my feelings.” All of that is okay. If being vulnerable feels natural to you, we’ll hold space for that. If being vulnerable feels terrifying, we’ll work on that gently and at your pace. You never have to force anything in our sessions.
Therapy is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you understand yourself in a way that brings freedom. You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Messy thoughts, tears, numbness, strength, all of it is valid. And when you’re ready, I’m here.
Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Ortega.