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Karis Wold

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a licensed therapist specializing in substance use, trauma, and identity, with a background in outpatient and residential, mental health care and a deep belief in your capacity to grow. If you're ready to build a life that feels more stable and meaningful, I'd love to connect and see if we're a good fit.

My approach to therapy

I draw primarily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and EMDR, weaving in humanistic and strength-based principles throughout. In practice, this means sessions are skills-focused and collaborative: we identify what keeps you stuck, build practical tools for managing emotions and distress, and work toward a version of your life that feels worth showing up for.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other at your pace. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping for. There's no pressure to have it all figured out. By the end, my goal is for you to leave feeling heard and with a clearer sense of what working together might look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Seeking Safety, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English