Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kara Escobedo, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 129288
- NPI
- 1427665173
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Body image work
- Faith integrated care
About Kara
Kara Escobedo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Kara also addresses attachment concerns, body image and eating disorder issues, forgiveness work, pregnancy and childbirth questions, and self-love topics. Sessions are offered in English.
Kara uses practical conversation to identify what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. She listens for patterns in relationships and self-talk, then suggests small steps clients can try between meetings. If faith is important to a client, she can weave faith-based counseling into the sessions when requested.
Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. She helps people set short-term goals and checks progress each week. The work often focuses on improving coping skills, building self-esteem, and repairing patterns that cause recurring conflict.
Kara draws on five years of experience across clinical settings to shape treatment plans. She encourages regular review of what helps and what does not, and adjusts the plan as needed. People who want clear steps and practical tools for daily life tend to find this style useful.
To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Two evidence-based techniques she uses are practical problem-solving and skills-based work. Practical problem-solving focuses on identifying specific obstacles in daily life and testing small, manageable changes to see what helps. Skills-based work teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem that can be practiced between sessions.Another common strand is attachment-focused conversation. This involves looking at patterns in relationships and learning different ways to communicate and set boundaries. It can help when recurring conflicts or trust issues interfere with daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and current needs. That collaboration may include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what is useful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, handle shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. The focus online is the same as in person - clear goals, practical tools, and regular review of progress.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus includes attachment issues, body image, forgiveness, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and goal-focused work, suggesting small steps clients can try between sessions. If faith matters to a client, faith-based counseling can be included.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs how she shapes treatment plans and follow-up.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers