Karen Binnings, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Karen Binnings

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 3 days ago
30 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all backgrounds and identities in my practice. My counseling style is accepting, direct and interactive.

My counseling style is accepting, direct, and interactive. I firmly believe we all write our own book and we have our own answers. Our emotions guide us to those answers. The therapeutic relationship creates a safe place to realize ourselves.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number available
WhiteCisgender Woman

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am 4:30 pm
Tue
11:00 am 4:30 pm
Wed
11:00 am 4:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am 4:30 pm
Fri
11:00 am 4:30 pm
Sat
11:00 am 4:30 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are deaf or hearing impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Location

  • Karen L Binnings

    Home Office

    127 Anita StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space

Remote options

  • Voice

Payment options

$90 — $125per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Anthem – California
  • Beacon – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Paypal
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • Marriage and Family Therapist

    Board of Behavioral Sciences

    LMFT 12494, California

Education

  • University of Santa Clara

    MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 1978

    I focused on the mental health of adults and children that suffer from PTSD. Individuals dealing with anxiety and depression.

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