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Caron Trataris, LMFT
California
LMFT - anxiety and life transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Practical goal work
About Caron
Caron Trataris is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with five years of clinical experience working mainly with adults. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, parenting concerns, career issues, and life transitions.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She combines that with mindfulness practices to help people notice physical reactions and pause before responding. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to clarify goals and practical steps forward.
Caron emphasizes straightforward work. Conversations tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new responses. People leave sessions with concrete strategies they can try between meetings.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Child and Family Therapy, a Master of Science in Psychology, and an MBA, all from University of Phoenix. The LMFT credential is listed as CA LMFT.
She lists additional focus areas that include caregiver stress, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, hoarding, forgiveness, somatization, and midlife challenges. These topics are addressed through the same practical, skills-focused methods described above.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her online work uses CBT, mindfulness and narrative techniques
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and focuses on clear steps you can try between meetings to change patterns that cause stress or low mood.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness of physical responses and to create small pauses before reacting. Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to open up different ways of understanding difficult events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is tracked.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, remote sessions can help fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Ask about current session options during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, parenting and career issues as well as life changes.
How does she typically use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to show how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and to practice alternative responses between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has three master's degrees including a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Child and Family Therapy, plus a Master of Science in Psychology and an MBA, and five years of experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist listed as CA LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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