Karla Najera

LCSW-C
Accepting Clients

Hi, I offer therapy in both English & Spanish, bringing years of experience in diverse settings to support your wellbeing. Let's connect.

Clinical Social Worker in Maryland

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I specialize in working with first-generation Hispanic students and professionals, offering support for anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges of balancing cultural expectations with personal and academic growth. Whether you're navigating stress, identity, or career pressures, I provide a safe space to explore these issues. Together, we’ll develop strategies to build resilience, manage anxiety and depression, and help you thrive while honoring your roots and aspirations.

My Background and Approach

My approach combines evidence based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to fit each individual’s needs. I believe therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. That's why I prioritize creating a client centered space where your experiences, values, and learning style are central to the process. By focusing on your strengths and goals, we can work together to create effective, lasting change. Every session is designed to empower you and meet you where you are, helping you build resilience and find practical solutions to life’s challenges.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Everyone deserves the opportunity to work on their mental health, regardless of their background or circumstances. Healing is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental right. My motto, "Healing for your past, present, and future self,"*reflects my belief that true wellness involves acknowledging and addressing all parts of who we are. Our past experiences shape us, live in the complexities of our present, and carry aspirations for our future. Each moment offers a chance for growth, understanding, and healing. By providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space, I help clients navigate their past wounds, manage present challenges, and build a future filled with hope and strength. My commitment is to help you heal, grow, and thrive today and in the future.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150/session

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