Carlos Camarena, LSCSW

Carlos Camarena is an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in Kansas with 30 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and issues around codependency. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.

Carlos began his career in 1980 as a case manager supporting people with severe physical disabilities. He completed a Master of Social Work in 1991 and then worked for a county mental health program serving people with serious mental health needs and homelessness. That time gave him long experience treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, and thought disorders.

He describes himself as a generalist who draws on what works for each person. In practice this means listening closely, asking practical questions, and trying different approaches until something makes sense to the client. He focuses on helping people reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life and relationships.

Sessions often include straightforward behavioral strategies, coping skills, and brief goal-focused work. Carlos uses Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to address immediate problems and patterns that repeat over time. Trauma-Focused work is also part of his experience for people who need it.

People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, staying connected through someone else’s crises, or feeling lost in a relationship may find the practical focus helpful. Carlos aims to help clients build clearer boundaries, handle stress, and find more reliable coping tools. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How Carlos uses therapy approaches online