Karalyn Violeta, LCSW

My practice focuses on understanding and embracing our human bodies. This includes examining how gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, and beliefs shape our identities.

I am the clinical director of a private psychotherapy practice and a board-certified, licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of symptoms of depression, anxiety, c-PTSD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, in adolescents and adults. I work with many clients in creative fields, including writers, and visual and performing artists. I also specialize in working with people living with chronic pain, chronic medical conditions, medical-related trauma, and sleep disorders.

My practice is deeply rooted in feminist and existential theory, utilizing trauma-sensitive interventions that acknowledge the lived experiences of trauma, shame, rejection, abandonment, and oppression—particularly among LGBTQ+ and alt communities.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and multiple-partner relationships navigating chronic illness, disability, and medical trauma. My work includes international presentations, graduate teaching, and published research, including my upcoming book, When Help Hurts: A Workbook for Survivors of Medical Trauma. Contact me today for a free 20 minute phone consultation.