- Trauma care
- CBT and DBT
- Spanish services
About Karina
Karina Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, and issues around parenting and family. Karina works in both English and Spanish.
She has practiced across clinical settings and has supported people with PTSD, survivors of violent crimes, and those coping with complex grief. Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, robbery or assault, and homicide survival. That experience shapes how she approaches safety and pacing in sessions.
Karina uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and stress. Her approach centers on person-focused care where the person sets goals and the therapist offers tools and structure.
Karina also offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often used for people working through complex trauma memories. She integrates these techniques with shorter-term solution-focused work when people want concrete changes fast. Sessions tend to mix talk, skills practice, and structured exercises.
People often come for help with sleep problems, substance use concerns, codependency, abandonment issues, and navigating blended family issues. She will work with each person to set clear steps and reasonable goals and to build practical coping strategies for everyday life.
How Karina’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the person's pace, reflects concerns, and helps set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward exercises to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It suits problems like anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and communication patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used with trauma that involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their intensity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karina will discuss options and collaborate with the person to find which methods fit their goals and comfort. That may mean starting with skills from CBT, mixing in mindfulness practices, or using EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. When offered, online sessions can make therapy fit into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter or evening check-ins when needed. They also let people use video or phone according to what helps them focus, which can make it easier to practice skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people navigate stepfamily dynamics, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in various mental health settings with people facing trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TN LCSW) and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.