Karen Winberry, LMFT

Karen Winberry is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with children ages 7 and up, adolescents, adults, and older adults, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, substance use, parenting challenges, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties. She also brings extensive experience supporting people living with serious mental illnesses, including Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Karen uses a range of therapeutic techniques and adjusts her approach to meet each client’s needs, drawing on methods that suit different personalities, cultures, and life circumstances. She works with culturally and ethnically diverse populations and focuses on helping clients build practical skills to cope with life stressors and day-to-day challenges. As an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist - she emphasizes relational dynamics alongside individual coping strategies.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where honest, constructive feedback is offered to help navigate difficult times. Those seeking support in managing mental health symptoms, improving relationships, or coping with major life changes are invited to reach out and explore next steps toward more fulfilling living.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Karen Winberry draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s goals guide treatment - it is helpful for people seeking understanding and personal growth. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made. Clients are involved in choosing strategies and setting the pace for therapy.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care through life transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints.