Karina Fernandez, LCSW

Trauma-informed LCSW guiding healing and resilience

Trauma and grief
Anxiety and depression
Client-centered care

About Karina Fernandez

Karina Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings compassionate, strengths-based care to people facing a wide range of life challenges. She earned a Master’s degree in social work from Loma Linda University in San Bernardino, California, and has spent more than 15 years working in mental health settings. Over the course of her career she has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. She also has direct experience assisting survivors of violent crimes, including sexual assault, robbery and assault, domestic violence, and homicide survivors.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods and client-centered care. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, dialectical behavior therapy to build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills, and mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness. She is EMDR certified to address complex trauma and also draws on client-centered and empowerment models to tailor treatment to each person’s strengths and goals. Karina aims to guide clients toward practical coping strategies and a clearer sense of resilience so they can uncover their potential and move toward healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karina Fernandez have?

Karina Fernandez has 16 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Karina Fernandez a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: TN LCSW 6768.

In which languages does Karina Fernandez provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Karina Fernandez located?

Karina Fernandez is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Karina Fernandez as my therapist?

You can work with Karina Fernandez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karina Fernandez work with international clients?

Karina Fernandez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karina Fernandez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Karina Fernandez integrates several proven approaches to meet a range of needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Karina is also EMDR certified, a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to help reduce the impact of distressing memories and symptoms following traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Karina works with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and together they select or adapt methods that fit the client’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. The emphasis remains on practical, effective support that aligns with the client’s life and goals.

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