- Focus on practical skills
- Support for survivors
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Karla
She focuses on practical steps in sessions. That can mean talking through upsetting memories, spotting patterns that fuel anxiety, or practicing skills that reduce panic. Karla also works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, communication problems, or feelings of emptiness and isolation.
Karla has a particular interest in supporting people who have survived domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. She emphasizes helping survivors find their voice, regain agency, and challenge negative self-beliefs. Her style is encouraging and direct, inviting people to try new ways of coping while honoring their pace.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Sessions blend talking, reflection, and hands-on exercises aimed at everyday change. Karla aims to build tools clients can use between appointments.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. The first steps are a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. This helps make sure the work fits the person’s goals and life situation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and acting toward what matters. It can help with worry, feelings of emptiness, and life changes by building values-based steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect each other. It uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and challenge negative beliefs about the self.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These tools can be useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and managing urges that feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and situation. That may mean blending techniques or shifting focus over time as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use talk-based sessions and skill practices to help carry progress into daily life, while adapting pace and tools to what works for each person.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Karla help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationships, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and issues like isolation or guilt.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing talk with hands-on exercises. She encourages trying new coping strategies while moving at a pace that feels manageable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karla has seven years of professional experience working with people affected by trauma, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.