Karen Smith

Congratulations on making the brave step toward making your mental health your number one priority. The therapeutic environment should be judgment-free, warm, and safe. My number one priority is providing this warmth and safety to my clients.

I am an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT127840) providing services under the supervision of Briana Smith (LMFT117210). I graduated from Hope International University, obtaining a Master of Science in Counseling degree. I have worked with many diagnoses and specialize in addiction, obtaining a Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate from Saddleback College, in 2013. I predominantly offer EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic approaches, and work with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief and loss. I have worked with clients of all ages, and offer individual, couples, and family sessions. 

I am passionate about helping people realize their full potential. Receiving help is often necessary and need not carry any shame. Together, let's identify all of the problem areas causing distress. Let's put together the best plan of action to tackle each goal with baby steps, as necessary.