Karin Pleasant, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Karin is extremely intelligent, almost strikingly so. I really enjoy our conversations and her valuable insight. She is a great listener but also is really good at providing suggestions and feedback. I’m super glad I found this therapist.”

Less than 1 year ago

“She feels very genuine. She wants all the details and the full scope of the situation to understand and she remembers everything we talked about from session to session often more than I do.”

More than 1 year ago

About Karin Pleasant

Focus areas

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dance/Movement Therapy

Person-Centered

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karin Pleasant

Do you have things you want to talk about but don't feel comfortable sharing with friends or family? Whether it's everyday stress, high anxiety, or life transitions, we'll work together to help you gain clarity and make meaningful changes in your life. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and work with adults to manage life’s stressors. Issues are discussed with an understanding of how limitations of time, energy, and support affect our behavior. Together, we’ll find ways to address your needs. I look forward to working with you!

What should a new client know about working with you?

After the first session, we'll establish what you'd like to get out of therapy and a general starting goal, even if that goal is to figure out your therapy goal(s). You'll understand how perspective can affect behavior and how small changes can have a significant impact. I use a conversational, reflective style that guides clients to realize their power in making decisions, and offers insight into how to adapt when dealing with uncertainty and things we cannot control.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1417481607

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.91

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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22 reviews

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Very good listener. Has a very flexible schedule and has several different approaches to therapy.

June 21, 2024Ara C.Verified patientVideo visit

I feel like she really hears and understands what I’m talking about.