Karla Alonso, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Karla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Karla is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Karla
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I will help you develop emotional intelligence and awareness that will enable you to create secure connections with yourself and others. In meeting me you will find that I use an integrative style of therapy. This means that to achieve your goals you can expect me to use interventions specifically tailored to your needs. To my core, I am an attachment therapist who will sit with you through difficult emotions and honor your experiences while challenging unhelpful beliefs and providing very practical tools to help you heal. I look forward to meeting you and witnessing you grow into the person you were created to be!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Karla Alonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346867470.
- LMFT · California · 122579 · Renews October 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Karla Alonso offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karla Alonso works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Karla Alonso speak?
Karla Alonso speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Karla Alonso have?
Karla Alonso has 5 years of experience.
Where is Karla Alonso licensed to practice?
Karla Alonso is licensed to practice in California.
Does Karla Alonso accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Karla Alonso does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Karla Alonso offer?
Karla Alonso offers clients Gottman Method, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How can I communicate with Karla Alonso?
Karla Alonso can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Karla Alonso?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.