Karla Fernanda Villasenor, LPCC, CA

About Karla Fernanda Villasenor

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems

Mood Disorders

Stress

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Life Transition

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Emotionally Focused

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Karla Fernanda Villasenor

I am passionate about childhood mental health as I believe intervening early will help your child meet their full potential and grow up to be an emotionally healthy, confident adult. The parent-child relationship is vital, so I aim to include you, the caregiver, as much as is possible and appropriate during treatment. I would love to help you and your child connect in more positive ways through play, as well as support your child learn positive coping skills to support challenging behaviors and big feelings. My approach I used attachment-based therapy to help you and your child strengthen your relationship through play-based interventions. Children's behaviors are a form of communication, and through the power of play, I can help you and your child better understand behaviors, feelings, and learn healthy coping skills. Parenting does not come with a handbook, but hopefully, I am able to support you in better understanding your child and how to best meet their emotional needs. As we work together, my goal is that your child will feel safer, connected, and understood, and thus increase positive behaviors. My focus My work is primarily with children who have behavioral challenges, trauma history, depression, anxiety, or who struggle in school or social settings. I also work with parents who struggle to connect with their children. I believe caregivers are vital to the child's success. If you, as a caregiver, are struggling to understand your child's needs or are unsure how to help them, I can provide play-based family therapy sessions to help you and your child connect in more positive ways.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Childhood Development and Mental Health

NPI number

1861052193

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Karla Fernanda Villasenor work with?

Karla Fernanda Villasenor works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karla Fernanda Villasenor?

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