Carlos Camarena

Carlos Camarena is a licensed social worker with 30 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, addictions, and related concerns. He listens closely and treats people with respect and dignity. He aims to find practical steps that reduce daily distress and help people cope better.

Carlos began his career in 1980 as a case manager for people with severe physical disabilities. He earned a Master of Social Work in 1991 and then worked in a county mental health program. There he supported people experiencing severe mental illness and homelessness and gained broad experience with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and thought disorders.

That early work shaped his approach: focus on what a person needs and build simple, useful strategies. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. He combines client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people try concrete changes between meetings.

Carlos also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events keep affecting daily life. He helps people tackle sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career stress. He works with concerns such as codependency, guilt and shame, addiction, and first responder challenges.

He practices in Kansas and offers services in English. Carlos asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedules sessions based on availability. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How his methods translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and supports them in finding their own solutions for stress, anger, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions like anger by teaching specific skills and homework exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carlos will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts strategies over time based on what is helping and what is not.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to keep consistent appointments during life changes. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in virtual settings while tailoring exercises and homework to the online format.