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Karla Edwards

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you ready to transform your decades of experience into a new chapter of growth and healing? With over 20 years of clinical service as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering individuals from all walks of life to rediscover their best selves. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based strategies to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Together, we won’t just manage symptoms—we will actively build the solution-oriented tools you need to thrive. What could your life look like with a seasoned expert by your side?

My approach to therapy

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to actually track your growth and see the tangible results of your hard work? My approach is built on the belief that therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from me. By blending mindfulness, CBT, and Solution-Focused techniques, we will collaborate to set clear, empowering goals that turn "feeling stuck" into measurable progress. I don’t just offer a listening ear; I provide a structured, solution-oriented framework tailored specifically to your needs. Together, we’ll ask the right questions to unlock your inner strengths—are you ready to start seeing what you’re truly capable of?

What you can expect from me

What if our first conversation could be the spark that starts your transformation? In our first session, we won’t just go through the motions; we’ll dive into an empowering discovery of who you are and the specific goals you’re ready to achieve. By asking the right questions and building a strong, trusting rapport, we’ll co-create a solution-oriented roadmap for your journey ahead. We’ll spend our time identifying the strengths you already possess and mapping out exactly how we’ll use them to move you forward. Are you ready to define what your success looks like and start building it from day one?

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish