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Kari, LCSW
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Kari, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Costa Mesa, CA

About

I believe that each of us can heal and grow when supported in a way that is tailored to meet our needs. You are the expert of your experiences. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your unique strengths, build new skills, and learn ways to realize your potential to live a more fulfilling life.
I support individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, struggling with an eating disorder, or navigating a life transition. I have specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders and common co-occurring challenges such as ADHD, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and substance use. I also support people who want to improve their lives by setting healthier boundaries, building confidence, and living more aligned to their values. I am LGBTQ+ aware and affirming.
I help couples who want to feel more satisfied in their connection with their partner, improve communication to resolve conflict in a caring and effective way, and be excited about their relationship again. I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, training in the Gottman Approach for the Treatment of Affairs and Trauma, and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.

Education:

Kari received a bachelor’s degree from the Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo and completed her MSW from the Arizona State University.

Licensing & Certifications:

  • Licensed
  • License State: California
  • License Number: 108145, received 2022
  • Registered Dietitian

Specialities:

  • Abuse & Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Aging And Geriatric
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Breakup
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency Relationships
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Family Conflict
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender & sexual identity
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • General marriage
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • Identity
  • Impulsivity
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life events
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Mental conditions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Swings
  • Obesity
  • Obsessions And Compulsions
  • Panic Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pre-marriage
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self - Harm & Self - Injury
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Sensitivity To Criticism
  • Separation
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety
  • Somatization
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Suicide
  • Teen Therapy
  • Transgender
  • Trust
  • Values Clarification
  • Women\'s Issues
  • Worthlessness
  • Abuse

Types of Therapy:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Family Therapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Acceptance And Commitment Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Depression Therapy
  • Marriage And Family Therapy
  • Brief Therapy
  • Social Anxiety Therapy
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Strength Based Therapy
  • Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy
  • Positive Psychotherapy
  • Self Esteem Therapy
  • Codependency Therapy
  • Contemplative Psychotherapy
  • Suicide Therapy
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Stress Management Therapy
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Interventions
  • Motivational interviewing

Services Provided Via:

  • Internet meeting

Works With:

  • Individual
  • Couples

Working With Marriages for:

  • 6 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Free Phone Consultations?

  • Yes

Hourly Fees Range:

  • $150 - $200

Accepts Insurance?

  • Yes

Language(s) Spoken:

  • English

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