- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Parenting support
About Karinna
Karinna Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Karinna begins by getting to know the person before focusing on the problem. She treats diagnosis as a guide for what to address rather than as a label. In early meetings she listens for patterns that keep causing pain and then helps set clear, manageable goals.
Her approach emphasizes noticing what no longer serves a person and planning small, practical steps to change those patterns. She talks through options with clients so they can choose what feels doable. The work often includes addressing shame, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose that come up after big transitions.
Karinna supports parents who are juggling stress and the demands of caregiving while also dealing with anxiety or depression. She also works with people coping with social anxiety and phobia, focusing on concrete strategies to reduce avoidance and increase functioning in daily life.
To start she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Karinna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach is behavior-focused work that identifies unhelpful habits and replaces them with small, testable actions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This helps people regain daily routines and feel more in control.Another approach centers on exploring thoughts and beliefs that fuel guilt, shame, or isolation. This involves noticing negative thinking patterns, testing their accuracy, and practicing alternative ways of interpreting social situations or setbacks. That work often helps when someone is questioning life purpose after a major change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karinna will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She discusses options openly and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to focus on practical steps, homework between sessions, and tracking progress toward stated goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She starts by getting to know the person, then focuses on the problems. Together they identify patterns and set concrete goals and steps to change them.
How much experience does she have?
Karinna has three years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Can I work with her in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.