- 16 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Focus on sleep
About Karina
Karina Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years in mental health practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and sleep difficulties. Karina's background includes work with survivors of violent crimes and people coping with complex loss.
Karina earned her Master of Social Work degree from Loma Linda University in California. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings supporting people with PTSD, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns. Her experience includes helping those affected by assault, domestic violence, and homicide loss.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building skills that make daily life easier. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve rest.
Karina also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. She aims to adapt methods to each person's needs rather than applying a single fixed plan. People who want clear tools and a collaborative guide often find this style helpful.
Karina works in Tennessee and offers services in English and Spanish. She emphasizes realistic steps for improving sleep, easing anxiety, and managing the effects of trauma. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people set goals and build on strengths to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and coping after trauma by breaking problems into small, actionable steps.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills. These techniques can reduce overwhelm and help with coping strategies for stress and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels useful in session. This is a collaborative conversation, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the listing does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or choose video when visual cues are helpful. Ask about current options when you schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Karina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, using goal-focused techniques and skills training to address day-to-day problems and improve rest.
What experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of experience, including work with survivors of violent crime and people facing complex grief and trauma.
Which credentials and location are listed?
Karina holds an LCSW and practices in Tennessee.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's listing does not specify format details.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.