Karen Camese - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Karen Camese

As a licensed therapist in California with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and healing journeys. My practice centers on addressing trauma, addiction, family dynamics, and personal growth, with a deep commitment to empowering clients across diverse backgrounds.

I bring compassionate expertise to challenges including grief, life changes, communication difficulties, and interpersonal relationships. My approach honors each person’s unique story, focusing on building self-love, understanding personal purpose, and developing resilient coping strategies.

My therapeutic work spans a wide range of experiences—from supporting individuals navigating midlife transitions to helping those healing from domestic violence, addiction, and intergenerational family dynamics. I am particularly passionate about creating affirming spaces for women, caregivers, and older adults seeking meaningful personal transformation.

Through evidence-based, culturally responsive practices, I walk alongside clients as they rediscover their strength, reconnect with their inherent worth, and cultivate profound healing and self-understanding.

Licenses

LMFT

99165

Professional experience

Addictions
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“So far I appreciate Karen’s expertise, support and advice. I feel that her primary focus is to genuinely understand where I am coming from so that she can help me best.”

“I am so grateful to have Karen as my therapist. She is knowledgeable, professional and allows me to express myself and a very comfortable manner”

“Is a great listener and gives really good advice. Validates how you feel and provides positive solutions.”

“Very helpful, thought provoking.”

“Very helpful”

“I’ve only had one session with Karen but I feel it was an effective session. <br /> She is very busy and I wish she had more availability to meet.”

“Karen was attentive, responsive, and she is an excellent listener. She facilitates the conversation, making suggestions and sharing relevant experiences. I feel she understands me and my issues and she doesn’t try to solve my problems but instead she helps me to think critically and come up with viable options. My first session left me feeling like I could trust her to offer sound guidance and pertinent directions.”

“Karen supports me and my goals in a way that previous therapy did not. She challenges me to have a clear idea of what I want and how to achieve that is teamwork from there on. So pleased!”

“Karen saved me… she helped me so much. She gave me wise advice that I didn’t listen to at first, but when i started incorporating her plan of care for me my life changed… thank you Karen!”

“I really like how she listens so attentively and repeats things back to show she understands. She’s caring, thoughtful, and always gives advice that really comes from the heart.”

“Mrs. Karen Camese is an exceptional therapist. She creates a safe, supportive space and offers thoughtful guidance that’s both compassionate and practical. Her dedication and insight have helped me make real progress, and I’m truly grateful for her care.”

“Karen is very lovely. Very kind. She listens to everything I have to say and cares to know the details.”

“Karen Camese is understanding, caring and insightful while also offering objectivity to the space. I appreciate her input and questions.”

“Karen is warm and caring.”

“She is a great listener & very understanding”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.