Karla Garcia-Velez , LCSW

Karla Garcia-Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado with seven years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, career questions, and transitions related to aging and end-of-life care.

Karla takes an individualized approach to care, beginning with a careful assessment of each person’s needs and goals and then tailoring interventions to fit those priorities. She integrates client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical behavior ideas, somatic-informed practices, solution-focused methods, strength-based perspectives, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respect, and working from the client’s strengths to build practical coping skills and meaningful change.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Karla supports people from diverse backgrounds and life stages. Her approach centers on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, clarifying goals together, and guiding individuals toward outcomes that reflect their values and priorities. She aims to meet people where they are and to help them develop sustainable tools for navigating current challenges and future transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Karla draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals clarify their values and take committed action toward a life that matters to them; ACT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful goals rather than symptom elimination alone. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies for issues like stress, mood difficulties, and sleep problems. In addition, Karla applies client-centered principles that prioritize empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for individuals to lead the pace and direction of their work while she offers guidance and structure.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Karla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines approaches as appropriate and adjusts strategies over time to ensure the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Karla can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from familiar environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful change.