- Addiction and trauma
- Caregiver support
- Relationship focus
About Karen
Karen Camese is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing addiction, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Her work also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and purpose.
Clients will find a calm, steady presence and a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to clarify what feels most urgent and to build small, manageable changes. Karen uses straightforward tools so people can practice skills between appointments.
Her background includes long-term work with people affected by domestic violence, substance use, and family-of-origin wounds. She also supports caregivers and people navigating aging and end-of-life decisions. That experience informs how she frames coping strategies and safety planning when needed.
Therapy blends talk and action. Karen often draws on attachment ideas to make sense of relationships. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. Emotionally-focused methods support connection and healing around painful relational histories.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Karen helps people build routines that support sleep, reduce isolation, and improve communication. She works in English and sees people in California, guiding them toward clearer choices and more reliable coping.
How attachment, CBT, and EFT inform online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and how to try new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify core emotions in relationship situations and work toward healing and stronger bonds.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. They will then adapt methods collaboratively so sessions match the client's needs and pace.
The original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow a quick check-in during a work break. It can also let people access continuity of care when relocating within the region. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and EFT strategies to virtual conversations so clients practice skills and apply insights between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen commonly address?
She helps people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship or intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is warm and practical, combining listening with concrete skills. Sessions focus on what feels urgent and on building steps a person can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including domestic violence, addiction, family-of-origin issues, and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify formats. Confirm current session options with the scheduling process before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.