- Sleep-aware support
- Goal focused work
- English and Spanish
About Karla
Karla Garcia-Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado. She uses practical, down-to-earth approaches to help people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, or changes at work and home. She speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice.
Karla focuses on what a person needs right now and adapts her style to fit each situation. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical skills, client-centered conversation, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented, with attention to the habits that affect sleep and daily energy.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma, caregiving strain, addiction, compassion fatigue, and family-of-origin issues. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, cancer-related stress, fertility and hospice issues, body image, and aging challenges. Karla helps people break down problems into manageable steps and build routines that support rest and recovery.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and clear goal setting. She works to create a respectful, steady relationship that helps clients try new coping skills and track small changes. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, practicing new strategies, and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Karla encourages anyone who is overwhelmed by life changes or sleep disruption to reach out. She can help identify practical ways to improve rest, manage emotions, and strengthen daily routines that support better sleep and wellbeing.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them and then take steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and struggles around sleep and routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to change them, like sleep scheduling or breaking cycles of worry. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own goals and experience, offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through life transitions and emotional strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your needs, try methods that fit your goals, and check in to see what feels helpful. This is a team effort where methods are adjusted based on what actually works for you.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can work during a lunch break, audio-only sessions can reduce bandwidth needs, and remote sessions remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep up with regular work on sleep, stress, and coping skills without making major schedule changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Karla help with?
Karla works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief, trauma, addictions, caregiver strain, relationship and family-of-origin issues, and many related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, plainspoken approach that mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical skills, client-centered conversation, and hypnotherapy when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in social work and counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients within applicable regional limits.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a match with Karla?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.