Specializing in Parenting

Supporting You Through Big Life Challenges

I offer compassionate, mindful therapy for women, parents, adolescents, and families. My approach integrates somatic practices, mindfulness, and a person-centered lens to help you navigate life’s challenges—whether it's parenting struggles, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship dynamics, or trauma. I create a safe, supportive space where we work together to uncover patterns, build resilience, and develop personalized tools for lasting change.

With a deep understanding of the connections between mental health and women’s health, I’m here to guide you through the unique transitions of puberty, menstruation, motherhood, and menopause. By addressing both individual emotional well-being and relational dynamics, we can work toward greater self-awareness, connection, and healing.

Women’s Issues & Therapy

  • Menstruation, Marriage, Motherhood & Menopause

  • Hormonal & Reproductive Mental Health – Mood swings, anxiety, depression, body image struggles, and fatigue.

  • Marriage & Relationships – Communication breakdown, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, and boundary issues.

  • Motherhood & Identity – Postpartum struggles, mom guilt, burnout, and rediscovering self beyond parenting.

  • Midlife Transitions – Empty nest adjustments, career shifts, aging, grief, and unresolved trauma.

Parenting & Family Therapy

  • Emotional & Behavioral Challenges – Anxiety, depression, mood swings, defiance, social struggles, and low self-esteem.

  • Parenting Stress & Family Dynamics – Burnout, boundary-setting struggles, emotional regulation, sibling rivalry.

  • Neurodivergence & Special Needs – ADHD, sensory issues, executive dysfunction, and parental anxiety about developmental challenges.

  • Communication & Conflict – Family disconnection, miscommunication, parenting stress, and unresolved emotional wounds.

Adolescent & Teen Mental Health

  • Emotional Challenges – Anxiety, depression, mood swings, and low self-esteem.

  • Behavioral & Social Struggles – Defiance, academic stress, peer pressure, and isolation.

  • Identity & Transitions – Self-expression, independence, body image, and purpose.

  • Neurodivergence – ADHD, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and sensory issues.

  • Coping & Mental Health – Self-harm, substance use, perfectionism, trauma, and grief.

Words from Clients

“You have been so consistent, and this was healing in itself. Knowing I could count on your support every step of the way gave me the courage to face things I had been avoiding for years. Your steadiness and compassion made all the difference in my growth.”

Modalities

These are my theoretical orientations - the theories and practices I’ve studied, and the capabilities I’ve built.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Exploring early relational patterns and their impact on current struggles.

Somatic Therapy

 Integrating body awareness, breathwork, and movement for emotional regulation.

Family Systems Therapy

Understanding family dynamics and intergenerational influences.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Incorporating meditation, self-awareness, and present-moment focus.

Words from Clients

“With Karalea, I always felt safe to talk about whatever I needed to talk about. No matter how big or small, she created a space where I felt heard, understood, and never judged. Her warmth and presence made it easier for me to open up and truly begin my healing journey.”