Karina Luis

Hi, I'm Karina! I'm so glad you found your way here! Taking this first step toward therapy isn't always easy, and I want you to know I don't take it for granted that you're here. My background is in psychology, sociology, and women's and gender studies, which shapes how I show up as a trauma-informed counselor. I'm especially passionate about supporting women and sexual and gender minorities as they navigate life's hardest moments, and I hold space for body image concerns through a health-at-every-size, body-neutral lens, with an awareness of how much culture and environment shape the way we feel about ourselves. I'm currently welcoming new clients and offer both telehealth and limited in-person sessions.

For me, therapy starts with safety and comfort. Everyone comes in with a different story and different needs, so I take the time to really get to know you and shape my approach around who you are, not the other way around. I draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), blended with a relational, person-centered style that adapts as our work together evolves. More than anything, I want our sessions to feel like a space where you can show up as you are and feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy right now, a bit about your history, and what you're hoping will feel different in your life. There's no pressure to have it all figured out. We'll build your goals together as I learn more about you. You can expect a warm, low-pressure environment where you set the pace. By the end of our first session, my hope is that you'll leave with a clearer sense of how we might work together and feel more at ease about what's ahead.