Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Karla Garcia-Velez, LCSW
Colorado
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence 09925572
- NPI
- 1922583020
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Karla 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
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Karla
Karla Garcia-Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. She also addresses concerns like self-esteem, career questions, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Karla approaches work in a practical way. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and hypnotherapy depending on the issue. In conversation she focuses on what is happening now and on steps a person can take to manage difficult feelings and improve daily functioning.
She pays attention to how health, work, and family pressures affect everyday choices. That can mean shorter skills-focused sessions for immediate coping or deeper work on patterns that keep showing up. Exercises, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices are tools she uses with people who want concrete strategies.
Karla also supports people coping with long-term medical issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, fertility and caregiver burdens, and the stresses that come with aging. She aims to help people talk through guilt, shame, grief, and family of origin problems while keeping the focus on practical next steps.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The therapist will review concerns and discuss reasonable goals before moving forward.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while taking committed action. It can help with anxiety, depression, life changes, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful for people who need concrete coping tools.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, medical appointments, caregiving, or other commitments. Some formats require less bandwidth or no video and can work well for shorter check-ins, while others suit deeper conversational work. Discuss practical preferences and constraints when scheduling so sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver strain, relationship issues, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and hypnotherapy as appropriate to the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in social work and clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers