Karina Barretto (she/her)

LPCC
Accepting Clients

Hi, I'm Karina! I'm a trauma therapist based in San Francisco.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Francisco, CA

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Services

About My Clients

I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms, including abusive relationships and high-control or coercive religious groups. These experiences often involve a loss of autonomy, confusion around identity, and difficulty trusting your own thoughts and instincts.

My Background and Approach

My perspective is shaped by my own story of growing up in a non-traditional environment and feeling unsure where I belonged as a young adult. Therapy helped me build a stronger sense of identity and direction, and that experience continues to inform how I show up for my clients. In our work together, I focus on helping you rebuild trust in yourself, process the impact of control or indoctrination, and reconnect to the world around you. Whether you’re navigating life after leaving a high-control group or working through the lasting effects of trauma, I offer a space that is steady, nonjudgmental, and grounded in respect. I believe trauma recovery isn’t about “fixing” who you are but about understanding what you’ve been through and reclaiming your sense of self. If this sounds like a helpful approach, please contact me for a complimentary consultation.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LPCC, State of California · #16406
Years in practice
6 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

295 Fell Street
Suite A
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-275-2172

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 37.7758294°, -122.4226019°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 200/session

Info

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295 Fell Street
Suite A
San Francisco, CA 94102

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