Karen Cairel, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and caregiver support
- Life transitions and grief
About Karen Cairel
Karen often focuses on transitions such as becoming a new parent, changing jobs, taking on a caregiver role, and fertility or infertility challenges. She also works with issues related to postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, midlife transitions, social anxiety and phobia, and compassion fatigue that can affect caregivers and helping professionals.
Her approach emphasizes building a respectful, open therapeutic relationship where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Karen collaborates with clients to reduce stress, strengthen coping strategies, and identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step to seek support is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Karen offers steady, compassionate guidance for those ready to begin that process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Cairel have?
Karen Cairel has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Karen Cairel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: CA LCSW LCSW 18394. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In which languages does Karen Cairel provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Cairel located?
Karen is located in California.
How can I work with Karen Cairel as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Cairel work with international clients?
Karen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Cairel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client s 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy fit your needs?
Many people weigh whether remote therapy will make a meaningful difference for the concerns they are facing. For a range of common issues - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many clients.One of the primary strengths of online formats is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that best suits their day-to-day life - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules are busy or circumstances change.
Licensed professionals offer a variety of approaches, and clients may switch therapists if a different fit is desired. For those considering therapy, remote options provide an accessible path to ongoing support and practical tools for managing everyday challenges.