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Caron Trataris

Caron Trataris, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for self growth

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5 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on practical skills
  • Uses CBT and mindfulness
  • Works with adults

About Caron

Caron Trataris is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and life transitions. She supports people coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, and difficulties like addiction or anger. Her approach is straightforward and practical for people who feel overwhelmed and need clear steps forward.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to show how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She blends mindfulness moments to help clients notice their physical responses and pause before reacting. Narrative techniques are used to make sense of difficult stories and discover new ways to move ahead.

Her background includes three master’s degrees: 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. She has five years of clinical practice as an LMFT in California.

Caron aims to make therapy feel doable. Sessions focus on concrete skills, short experiments, and gentle reflection. That can include practicing new habits between meetings and checking what works in daily life.

People who come to her often want clearer boundaries, less reactivity, and better ways to handle family stress or midlife changes. She invites prospective clients to consider small, practical steps and to start by describing what matters most to them.

How these approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people spot the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions can focus on identifying patterns, testing small behavioral experiments between meetings, and practicing new thinking strategies in everyday situations.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. In remote sessions this often means short, guided exercises and coaching on when to use them during a stressful day to create space for calmer choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and let clients try techniques in real life between meetings. It also supports steady progress through regular check-ins and clear between-session tasks.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingMidlife crisisSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Caron help with?

She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, relationship strain, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, and life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps, short experiments, and moments of reflection to change unhelpful patterns.

What is her clinical background?

She holds three master’s degrees including a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Child and Family Therapy, plus five years of experience practicing as an LMFT in California.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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