Karla Garcia-Velez, LCSW

Karla Garcia-Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical practice to her work in Colorado.

Karla starts by listening to what matters most to each person. She checks in about current struggles and goals, then tailors her approach to fit the individual rather than using one set method for everyone. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings.

Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered work. She may also use dialectical skills or hypnotherapy elements when they fit a person's needs and preferences. The aim is straightforward: reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Karla has experience supporting people through chronic illness, caregiver burden, bereavement, and issues that arise with aging and geriatric concerns. She also addresses stress related to career, relationships, addiction, sleep, and ADHD symptoms. Conversations cover both immediate coping and longer-term goals.

Therapy with Karla emphasizes clear goals, skills practice, and steady progress. She helps people set achievable plans and checks in on what is working. Those interested are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is about noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that matter. It can help when people feel stuck by teaching small, values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It often includes homework and skill practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferred ways of working, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and reduce travel time for people juggling caregiving or health appointments. Licensed professionals can also use online sessions to continue steady progress between in-person visits when that works better for a client's schedule.