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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Cognitive behavioral
About Karen
PA Psychologist PS016415 and CA Psychologist 34533 with 29 years of experience, Karen Zelaya-Kendall helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, and ADHD. He offers practical, skills-focused work early in care to help people function better day to day. Sessions begin with concrete steps to stabilize symptoms and improve routine functioning.
In longer work he uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help people understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. He emphasizes learning and practicing skills that reduce distress and improve coping. Treatment also addresses trauma-related symptoms, mood disorders, panic, and challenges tied to pregnancy, postpartum, and women’s health concerns.
He has provided individual, group, family, and residential care across outpatient and inpatient settings for over two decades. He has conducted psychological evaluations and supervised and trained student and staff therapists. His clinical background includes work with people facing self-harm and the effects of sexual assault and abuse.
Karen completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in 2005, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in 2001, and a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans in 1997. His credentials include registration as a psychologist in Pennsylvania and California.
Treatment tends to be structured and goal-oriented. Early sessions focus on skills to reduce immediate distress. Ongoing work looks at life events and patterns that influence functioning, with practical exercises between sessions to build new habits.
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How cognitive and trauma-focused work translates to remote sessions
CBT focuses on practical exercises that change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In sessions this looks like identifying specific thoughts, testing them with behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and ADHD-related functioning.Trauma-focused care concentrates on reducing trauma-related symptoms through repeated, supported processing and skill rehearsal to manage distress. It aims to help people regain steadier daily functioning after traumatic events and to reduce intrusive memories and hypervigilance.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most in regular sessions.
The biography did not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practicing in-the-moment skills between appointments more convenient for daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include postpartum depression, panic, mood and personality disorders, and women's health issues.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He practices cognitive-behavioral therapy with an emphasis on teaching skills early in treatment. Sessions focus on practical steps to improve everyday functioning and reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience and more than 20 years providing evaluations and therapy in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. He has also supervised and trained other clinicians and students.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is credentialed as a psychologist in Pennsylvania (PA Psychologist PS016415) and California (CA Psychologist 34533). He is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.