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Karen Pekarcik, LCSW

California LCSW supporting empowerment and healing
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Karen Pekarcik

Karen Pekarcik is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 9 years of professional experience. She has helped people manage stress and anxiety, address trauma and abuse, work through parenting challenges, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Karen emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. She recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling, happier life and focuses on supporting and empowering individuals as they take their first steps toward change.

Her practice centers on steady encouragement and a commitment to walk alongside each person through their therapeutic journey, offering support as they move toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Pekarcik have?

Karen Pekarcik has 9 years of professional experience.

Is Karen Pekarcik a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 80071.

In which languages does Karen Pekarcik provide therapy?

Karen provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Pekarcik located?

Karen is located in California.

How can I work with Karen Pekarcik as my therapist?

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

Does Karen Pekarcik work with international clients?

Karen Pekarcik does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Pekarcik 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can meet with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule or to continue care when life circumstances change.

Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and people may choose to switch therapists at any time if they want a different fit. Online therapy can provide a practical, accessible path to working with a therapist while maintaining the therapeutic focus and professional support that many people seek.

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