Karina Gonzalez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karina Gonzalez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Women's Issues Therapy

Bipolar Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Codependency

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karina Gonzalez

Hi there, I'm Karina! My name is Karina Gonzalez, and I have been working in various mental health agencies for the past 10 years. I currently hold an active license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115848) and have extensive experience working with individual clients diagnosed with PTSD, bereavement, depression, anxiety, and/or ADD. I earned my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and my Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. My approach I use varied approaches to therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and narrative approaches. My emphasis is on teaching trauma-sensitive coping skills using Seeking Safety 12-step modalities and helping clients create their narrative story to foster compassion for the past and empowerment to build a better future. I have trained with an emphasis in family systems and multicultural counseling, which I believe helps clients weave their unique cultural backgrounds into their treatment goals. My focus Mild to moderate depression, mild to moderate anxiety, Bipolar II Disorder, mild to moderate PTSD, and substance misuse issues. My communication style I take a gentle and calm approach to treatment, with slow-paced teaching of skills and their application. My journey to therapy I aim to be a change agent and part of the cultural shift toward making mental health and wellness accessible to everyone. My goals for you Client-centered goals focused on symptom reduction and improvement in functioning. My first session with you I focus not on the past but on discussing options and barriers that prevent you from achieving the future you want.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Antioch University, Santa Barbara, Master's in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1801290077

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What practice does Karina Gonzalez work with?

Karina Gonzalez works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karina Gonzalez?

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