Karina Blest, MA, Resident in Counseling

Karina is a Licensed Resident in Counseling with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. With a strong foundation in addressing diverse mental health challenges, she specializes in supporting clients through substance use disorders, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relational concerns. Karina’s therapeutic approach integrates emotion-focused therapy with a holistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding each client’s unique experiences. This personalized methodology allows her to develop tailored interventions, fostering a compassionate and effective environment for growth and healing. Beyond her clinical practice, Karina enjoys creative pursuits such as painting and sculpting and stays active through hiking on weekends. She is deeply committed to the principles of holistic wellness, striving to embody this philosophy both personally and professionally.

Status

Accepting New Clients

Services Offered

Counseling

Availability

In-Person, Telehealth / Remote

Locations

VA - Forest/Lynchburg, Virginia (Telehealth)

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17), Preteens (11-12), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-64), Seniors (65+)

Participants

Individual, Couples / Family, Groups

Genders Served

Male, Female

Specialty Groups

N/A

Languages

English

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem / BCBS / CareFirst, Behavioral Health Systems, United Healthcare, Magellan, Medicaid

Issues Served

Abortion Issues, Abuse - Domestic Violence, Abuse - Emotional, Abuse - Financial, Abuse - Physical, Abuse - Sexual, Abuse - Substance, Anxiety / Stress, Attachment Issues, Behavior Issues, Bipolar, Blended Family Issues, Borderline Personality, Bullying, Codependency, Control Issues, Depression, Family Conflict, Family of Origin Issues, Fear, Grief / Loss, Guilt, Inadequacy, Infidelity, Isolation, Money and Financial Issues, Multi-Cultural Concerns, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic / Panic Attacks, Parenting and Family Issues, Pastoral Care, Perfectionism, Perinatal / Pregnancy and Childbirth, Relationship Issues, Religion / Spirituality Issues, Self - Care, Shame, Trauma, Trust Issues, Women's Issues

Treatment Preferences

Trauma Focus