- CBT focused
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Caron
Caron Trataris is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with five years of clinical experience. She works primarily with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Caron also lists blended family issues among her focus areas, along with caregiver stress and aging-related concerns.
In sessions she uses clear, practical methods to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core tool she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new responses. She also brings mindfulness techniques into sessions to help calm the body and reduce reactivity when situations become intense.
Caron draws on narrative and solution-focused approaches to untangle stories people tell about themselves and find small, workable steps forward. Somatic work is included to address how the body holds stress and to add simple body-based skills to emotional coping. Sessions tend to be straightforward and skills-oriented rather than abstract.
Her training includes three master’s degrees: a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Child and Family Therapy, a Master of Science in Psychology, and an MBA, all from University of Phoenix. The LMFT credential is presented as California LMFT. Caron speaks English and practices in California.
People often come to her when household roles change, when a new partner arrives, or when parenting and co-parenting feel strained. She asks practical questions, helps set small goals, and works with each person to try approaches that fit their daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on practical exercises and experiments people can try between sessions to change responses and reduce distress.Mindfulness Therapy is another approach she uses to calm the body's reactivity. These are simple attention and breathing practices that can lower emotional intensity when routines or relationships become stressful. Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to find different, more useful ways to understand difficult situations.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are normal; approaches can be changed based on how well they work for the individual.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into day-to-day life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. Online work also makes it simpler to practice mindfulness and CBT exercises between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, and life transitions, and lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
What is her style in session?
Sessions are practical and skills-oriented, using clear techniques like cognitive restructuring and mindfulness to change reactions and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.