Karina Morales, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working in clinics, community-based outpatient programs, and detention settings. She has a passion for supporting children and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, helping them re-write their stories, develop effective coping skills, and grow through difficult times. Karina assists her clients in separating themselves from their problems, giving their stories meaning, shaping their identities, and discovering their life purpose. Karina’s specialty areas include depression, anxiety, child abuse, neglect, trauma, adjustment issues, divorce and separation, stress management, personal growth, and coping skills. She approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, focusing on genuineness and empathy to foster trust and connection throughout the therapeutic process. Having experienced her own childhood trauma, Karina brings deep empathy and understanding to her work. She is dedicated to providing hope and healing to children and families facing similar challenges.