Karen Camese, LMFT

Karen Camese is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate hard life moments like grief, addiction, and big transitions. Karen aims to make each session practical and clear so people can use what they learn right away.

Her work often addresses relationship struggles, communication problems, and parenting stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma, domestic violence, and substance issues. Aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress are noted additional focus areas she brings into sessions when relevant.

Karen uses approaches that help clients name patterns and try new ways of relating. She draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas to improve connection. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior skills to manage intense feelings and reshape unhelpful thinking.

In sessions she centers each person’s story and goals. The tone is collaborative and respectful, with attention to cultural context and real-life demands. She often works with people facing midlife questions, career shifts, or the strain of caring for others.

The practice emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. Karen encourages self-compassion and practical steps - small changes that add up. People who want clear tools, steady support, and a therapist who listens closely may find her approach helpful.

How Karen’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past connections shape present reactions. It can be useful for people struggling with trust, intimacy, and family dynamics.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming strong emotions and how they show up between people. It aims to help clients express needs more clearly and strengthen connection in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that match those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you prefer shorter check-ins, less time on camera, or ease of scheduling around work or caregiving, discuss those needs when you match. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to know what is offered.