- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Karina
Karina Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
She trained at Loma Linda University and has worked across settings that support people with mental health disorders and survivors of violent crimes. That background includes experience with sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery or assault, and homicide survivors. She also has focused experience with complex grief and loss.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based work. Conversations tend to center on practical skills, noticing patterns, and small changes that make daily life easier.
Karina helps people identify personal strengths and set manageable steps for change. She often works on coping strategies for stress, skills for emotion regulation, and ways to address upsetting memories or trauma symptoms. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused support after a major life change or who feel stuck finding direction may find her approach useful. To begin, the usual next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site's online options.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's concerns and working from their priorities. The therapist centers the person's perspective and helps them set goals that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. These tools help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is reviewed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the original profile does not list specific formats. Check the online options presented during the matching and scheduling steps. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed without requiring being on camera for every meeting.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered work with CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to focus on skills, patterns, and strengths. The emphasis is on practical steps and coping techniques to manage daily challenges.
What is her professional background and experience?
She earned a Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University and has 16 years of experience in mental health settings, including work with survivors of violent crime and complex grief.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling tools.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.