Carlos Camarena, LSCSW - Therapist in Kansas

About Carlos

Carlos Camarena is a licensed social worker with three decades of experience. He focuses on a wide range of concerns parents often worry about - stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Carlos uses clear, direct conversation to help people sort what matters and find practical steps forward.

He began in 1980 as a case manager supporting people with severe physical disabilities. He earned a Master of Social Work in 1991 and then worked in a county mental health program helping people who were homeless and living with serious mental health conditions.

Background and approach

That work gave him hands-on experience with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and thought disorders. Carlos describes himself as a generalist who listens first. He aims to treat people with respect and dignity and to understand what each person needs.

Sessions focus on identifying problems, trying straightforward strategies, and coaching skills for coping. He uses practical, evidence-based methods such as client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral tools. He also draws on solution-focused and trauma-informed ideas when those approaches suit the situation.

Carlos practices in Kansas as an LSCSW, which is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. He offers multiple online session formats to fit busy family schedules and helps people translate changes made in sessions into everyday life. His goal is to help people reduce the impact of mental health issues on daily life.

He works with each person to find workable solutions and clearer ways to cope.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist creates a respectful space, echoes concerns, and helps clients find their own solutions; this approach is useful when someone needs empathy and steady support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and short-term techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, sleep, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what works. This lets sessions stay practical and focused on what each client needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and family life. Video calls let the conversation feel more personal, phone sessions can be easier on the go, and live chat or text messaging provide quick check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily routines and to keep progress moving forward.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

Carlos works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, self esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, listening-first approach. Conversations focus on respect, practical steps, and coaching skills to help people handle daily problems.

What is his professional background?

He began as a case manager in 1980 and earned a Master of Social Work in 1991. He then worked in county mental health programs providing treatment to people with serious mental health needs and homelessness.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - with license KS LSCSW LSCSW 1648 and practices in Kansas.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Kansas
Languages: English

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