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Karyn Anderson

Therapist(they them)
24 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My friendly, courteous, calm disposition will offer a safe, nurturing, welcoming environment conducive to psychotherapy. I strive to ensure my patients feel safe and welcome when they come to their sessions weekly. I provide, and I strive to maintain a good therapeutic alliance with my patients. In which my patient feels safe and welcome to do the hard work of psychotherapy needed to ensure that maximum growth and healing are achieved for the patient.

My approach to therapy

I have been in practice for 34 years, and I am trained in TF-CBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation, and trauma-focused studies for adults, and soon I will complete my certification as an EMDR therapist. I enjoy working with clients struggling with LGBTQ+ relationships, and issues related to gender, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the treatment of people with Bipolar disorder.

What you can expect from me

A good therapeutic alliance with my patients in which my patient feels safe and welcome to do the hard work of psychotherapy needed to ensure the maximum growth and healing is achieved for the patient

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Transgender Transgender or Non-binary
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    24 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Codependency Behavioral, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Multi-Systemic (MST), Behavior Modification, Jungian, Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English