Katie Karas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
111 E. Arrellaga St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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I am trained in Family Therapy and although not always the case, therapy often moves faster when you are willing to include other family members as a part of therapy at some point. It helps me understand you in the broader context of the people that are important to you or have influence in your life. I have been married for 34 years and have three adult children so my personal experience often informs me, along with my training and the expertise I have gathered being a part of The Family Therapy Institute.
Family Therapy believes that the individual is best served by looking at the family of origin as well as asking members of the current family to join you when appropriate. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, a therapy especially useful for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or traumatic events.
One of my passions is working with women's mid-life issues. Concerns around the empty nest, health, relationships, finding balance, purpose and spirituality are areas I address. I also enjoy working with families that have a member with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.
Take the first step to help. Call Katie Karas now - (805) 639-8093 x306
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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Katie Karas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 49876 Katie Karas
- Certificate from CAMFT 2005
- Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Cancer
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- mid-life women's issues
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Primary Location
Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara
111 E. Arrellaga St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 639-8093 x306Additional Location
The Family Therapy Institute
2900 Nojoqui Avenue
Los Olivos, CA 93441
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Take the first step to help. Call now - (805) 639-8093 x306
Katie Karas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT