Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Carlos works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LSCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carlos
Carlos Camarena is a licensed social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression and trauma. He listens closely and talks with each person to understand what feels most urgent. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel a bit better.
He began his helping career in 1980 as a case manager working with people who had severe physical disabilities. He earned a Master of Social Work degree in 1991 and then worked in county mental health programs supporting people with serious mental health needs and homelessness.
Background and approach
That work exposed him to a wide range of concerns such as PTSD, thought disorders, addiction, and mood problems. Over time he became a generalist who draws on straightforward, problem-focused methods. He believes respect, dignity, and listening are the foundation of good therapy.
Sessions aim to identify specific problems and build steps to reduce their impact on daily life. Carlos uses approaches like client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. He emphasizes skills that people can practice between sessions to improve sleep, manage anger, reduce anxiety, or handle life changes.
People who choose him can expect a calm, direct style that balances practical tools with attention to what matters most to the individual. He works from Kansas and meets with people in a variety of online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Carlos works with
Everything Carlos lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carlos's practice.
- 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.
Evidence-informed approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client's own goals. In practice this means sessions often begin by asking what matters most and by shaping conversations around the person’s priorities. It helps with building trust, improving self-esteem and deciding what to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop new behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, anger management, sleep problems and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels realistic, then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative and adjusts over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls let people have fuller conversations and read facial cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates, ongoing problem-solving, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain steady progress.
Questions people ask about Carlos
What concerns does he help with?
Carlos supports people dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and related struggles such as sleeping problems, self-esteem and grief.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, respectful style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying problems and trying concrete strategies between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience beginning as a case manager in 1980 and later earning a Master of Social Work in 1991 before working in county mental health services.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LSCSW credential (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and is based in Kansas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.