Karen Johnson Carter, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karen Johnson Carter

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Codependency

Domestic Violence

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Eclectic

Coaching

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

Armenian, English

Getting to know Karen Johnson Carter

Hi there, I'm Karen! My name is Karen Carter, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing treatment for mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, grief, and loss. My approach I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques with an integrated mindfulness component and a humanistic client-centered style. I’m experienced in supporting clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders and help parents manage challenging behaviors through periodic parent sessions. Additionally, I enjoy working with neuro-queer individuals of any age. Unfortunately, ableism, transphobia, and homophobia exist, but I am committed to creating a safe place. My focus I specialize in women’s empowerment, cancer survivor recovery, and helping people navigate life’s challenges. I am excited to help you make positive changes because “You deserve your best life now.” My primary focus is on women of color, creating a safe environment to share issues such as relationship struggles, new cancer diagnoses, life transitions, parental and caregiver challenges, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and self-care difficulties. My communication style I have a calm, down-to-earth demeanor in sessions and use an eclectic style that may include other treatment types depending on the client’s needs. I would be honored to help you help yourself. My journey to mental healthcare When my first child was born, I was attending college majoring in Psychology and taking a child psychology course. I noticed my child wasn’t achieving developmental milestones I had learned about in class. Although doctors initially dismissed my concerns, they soon referred us for additional testing with a Developmental Doctor.. Although doctors initially dismissed my concerns, they soon referred us for additional testing with a Developmental Doctor.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1598988370

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What practice does Karen Johnson Carter work with?

Karen Johnson Carter works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Johnson Carter?

Karen Johnson Carter frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Johnson Carter on their profile.