Karen Vejar-Ibarra, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karen Vejar-Ibarra

Focus areas

Cultural Diversity Issues

Parenting Counseling

Racism Issues

Domestic Violence

Perinatal Mental Health

Women's Issues Therapy

Mood Disorders

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Narrative

Compassion Focused

Trauma Focused

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Vejar-Ibarra

I’m a bilingual, first-generation LMFT supporting individuals, couples, and women through life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, and maternal mental health. My approach is warm, client-centered, and grounded in family systems, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care. My approach My style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I draw from Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness/somatic strategies. I use breathwork, grounding, and reflection to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered. My focus I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck; couples rebuilding connection; and women navigating conception, early motherhood, and identity shifts. I also help clients heal family patterns, attachment wounds, and burnout in caregiving and professional roles. My communication style I’m a soft, grounded presence—kind, thoughtful, and gently direct. Clients describe me as calm and easy to talk to. I listen deeply, reflect patterns, and gently challenge what keeps you stuck. I value transparency and want you to feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I believe in the power of safe relationships and the courage it takes to break cycles. My own experiences showed me how healing it is to be truly seen. I’m passionate about supporting individuals, women, and couples through their most tender seasons. My goals for you Goal setting usually takes 1–2 sessions. Together, we’ll identify what matters most and focus on 1–2 goals at a time. Your work will unfold at your pace, and as you reach your goals, we’ll revisit and adjust them to support your continued growth. My first session with you Since you’ve likely been holding onto a few things, I’ll spend the first session listening more than talking.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Chapman University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1831745033

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What practice does Karen Vejar-Ibarra work with?

Karen Vejar-Ibarra works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Vejar-Ibarra?

Karen Vejar-Ibarra 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 Vejar-Ibarra on their profile.