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Karla Arenas-Itotia, Lcsw

Therapist(She/Her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

You might be used to holding it all together for everyone else while feeling overwhelmed underneath. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and life’s many demands, offering a space where you don’t have to carry it alone. My style is warm, holistic, and open-minded, and I approach each person with deep respect for their lived experience. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of patterns, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and collaboration. I have an eclectic approach and use trauma-informed CBT to support both emotional insight and real-life change. Therapy with me is not just about talking, it’s about understanding yourself more deeply while building practical tools you can actually use. We move at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and empowering.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a chance to exhale. We’ll begin by getting to know you, what’s been weighing on you and what you’re hoping for, without pressure or judgment. I’ll guide the conversation in a way that feels natural and supportive, while helping you start to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. By the end, you can expect to feel heard, grounded, and clearer on what moving forward can look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Native American, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, MA (Master of Arts) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Relational, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish