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Karla Lizarraga, M.A. |
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you already hold everything you need within yourself to heal and grow. I see therapy as a collaborative and sacred space where we can explore and rediscover those inner resources together. In our work, we’ll welcome every part of you with compassion and curiosity—understanding how those parts came to be, the wisdom they carry, and the gifts they offer. While you may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety or the weight of generational trauma, we’ll work to uncover not only how these experiences have shaped you, but also who you are beyond them. Together, we’ll challenge the cycles that leave you feeling stuck and empower you to step into the life you’ve always envisioned. I’ll be here to meet you exactly where you are, walking alongside you with care and support throughout every step of your journey.
Education & Training
Karla is a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she also earned their Master’s degree in clinical psychology. Her professional experience spans a range of settings, including hospitals, residential programs, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and locked facilities. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relational issues, PTSD, trauma, addiction, identity and orientation challenges, and with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Karla also has extensive experience running process, art, and psychoeducation groups, and facilitating behavioral management courses for parents with young children. Karla joined Downtown Mind Wellness in November 2024.
Karla is a Registered Psychological Associate (94028677) under the supervision of Gita Donovan, Psy.D., (PSY32109).
Karla is a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she also earned their Master’s degree in clinical psychology. Her professional experience spans a range of settings, including hospitals, residential programs, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and locked facilities. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relational issues, PTSD, trauma, addiction, identity and orientation challenges, and with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Karla also has extensive experience running process, art, and psychoeducation groups, and facilitating behavioral management courses for parents with young children. Karla joined Downtown Mind Wellness in November 2024.
Karla is a Registered Psychological Associate (94028677) under the supervision of Gita Donovan, Psy.D., (PSY32109).