Karina Hester

LMFT

Hi! I am Karina, I accept insurance and am welcoming new clients.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I have been working with a variety of populations including, couples and relational struggles, strengthening the intimate relationship, adolescent’s conflicts, phases of life concerns, family dynamics, parenting and co-parenting skills, blended families, foster and adoptive families, occupational responsibilities and children behavioral challenges.

My Background and Approach

I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Jacksonville State University and a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida (MT 3746). I am tri-lingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I am tri-lingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Understanding my cultural privilege has helped me to connect with clients and their families under a non-judgement, strength-base and supportive lens. . I understand that the therapeutic process can be painful and it takes courage to take the first step therefore I utilize some humor and unconditional positive regard to encourage clients feeling safe and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to facilitate all clients achieving their objectives and reaching their version of their best self, tranquility and healthy coping skills under a collaborative approach.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Family Conflict Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • AvMed
  • Florida Blue
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español, Português
  • Rate: $80 - 80/session

Reach out to Karina