Karina Chandler MA, LAMFT

Karina Chandler MA, LAMFT is a compassionate and experienced clinician with a passion for supporting underserved, marginalized, and stigmatized populations. With a deep commitment to the field of mental health, Karina’s career spans over 20 years and is built alongside a robust background in leadership, integrative care, and clinical operations. Her dedication to social justice, combined with her expertise in trauma-informed care, has driven her to lead and implement systems that support holistic healing for individuals from all walks of life.

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Karina holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a focus on Latin American Studies from Alliant International University and is completing her dissertation for her Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the same institution.

An eclectic therapist by nature, Karina is adept at integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. Her expertise includes working with trauma, addiction, substance abuse, grief, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Karina has worked with individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, gender dysphoria, body image issues, and addiction, utilizing approaches like Trauma-Focused Therapy, DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Music Therapy. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, social justice, and empowerment, and she integrates personal narratives to build trust and resilience with her clients. She also emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their identities, manage crises, and embrace healing.

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Karina is deeply committed to expanding her work with marginalized communities and fostering inclusive environments where every individual feels valued and empowered to heal.

In addition to her clinical work, Karina has contributed to the field through her research and publications, focusing on vicarious trauma and the impact of art-based treatments. Her work has been published in journals such as the Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.