Karina Maria Luaces

Karina Maria Luaces, a compassionate psychologist with a PsyD, understands the journey of therapy and how it may feel like a leap of faith for many individuals. Throughout the therapeutic process, she walks alongside her clients, with a focus on understanding the personal direction they want to take in their lives. Karina customizes treatment to each client's specific goals, utilizing techniques from various therapy modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Humanistic and Integrative approaches. She helps clients develop insights into the barriers impeding their progress while fostering their strengths. Whether working with a child grappling with anxiety from parental separation, an adolescent dealing with self-acceptance, self-harm, and depression, or families facing communication challenges, Karina provides a safe and nurturing space. She prioritizes creating a warm and accepting environment where individuals feel comfortable being vulnerable, taking the time needed to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Karina’s commitment to her clients' well-being ensures that they can explore their narratives, establish healthier boundaries, and enhance communication within their relationships, ultimately paving the way toward recovery and personal growth.