- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LSCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
About Carlos
Carlos Camarena is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. He brings three decades of experience to everyday problems like sleep trouble, low self-esteem, substance use, grief, and relationship strain. Carlos speaks English and works with people across regions, including international clients.
He began in 1980 as a case manager supporting people with severe physical disabilities. After completing a Master of Social Work in 1991 he worked in county mental health programs serving people with serious mental illness and housing instability.
Background and approach
That early work exposed him to depression, PTSD, anxiety, and thought disorders and helped him become a clinical generalist. Carlos describes listening and treating people with respect as the foundation of his approach. Sessions focus on hearing what matters most to each person and finding practical steps that help with daily life.
He aims to reduce distress, improve coping, and support clearer decision making. Therapy sessions blend client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. He also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events are part of the struggle.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Carlos has three decades of practice as an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. He offers a straightforward, down-to-earth style that many people find calming and practical.
What Carlos works with
Everything Carlos lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Carlos helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Carlos lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches suited to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a safe space to talk through parenting stress, grief, or everyday anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and some forms of addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and sessions are adjusted to match progress and priorities.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or keep shorter, frequent contact. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around work, parenting, and daily life while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Carlos
What kinds of concerns does Carlos focus on?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a listening-first, respectful approach. Sessions focus on practical steps and coping strategies tailored to each person's needs.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He began working in 1980 as a case manager and earned a Master of Social Work in 1991, followed by decades in county mental health programs treating a wide range of issues.
Where is Carlos licensed and located?
He is an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - and practices from Kansas.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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