Karen Vicuna, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karen Vicuna

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Depression

Life Coaching

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Coping Mechanism Development

Emotional Disturbance

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Coaching

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Vicuna

Hi there, I'm Karen! My name is Karen Vicuna. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and obtained my LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in 2004. I specialize in working with youth and adolescent populations and have over 20 years of experience supporting young people through schools, county mental health, and private practice settings. My approach I have been trained in and utilize several therapies in my work, including trauma-focused CBT, CBT, EMDR, crisis intervention, and a Solution-Focused approach. Through my experience, I've learned that no matter the intervention, it really begins by finding a good fit and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. My focus While I have worked with all ages, my specialty is working with individuals ages 5-25. The most common issues I address include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, crisis intervention, grief and loss, and social relationship challenges. My communication style I believe everyone is unique in how they take in and process information. Early therapy stages involve finding a balance and interventions that clients feel comfortable with. I connect easily with people and use a directive approach when needed, as well as a more relaxed, conversational style depending on what works best for the individual. Some clients learn best through hands-on approaches, homework, and reading to connect with emotions, while others are more auditory and benefit from questioning and discussion. Finding this balance is part of the journey. My journey to mental healthcare I discovered social work in high school and was determined to pursue a degree and clinical license. Early on, I realized I enjoy learning about people, their families, and their environments.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1457522757

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What practice does Karen Vicuna work with?

Karen Vicuna works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Vicuna?

Karen Vicuna 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 Vicuna on their profile.