Kari Fager, LCSW

Licensed in California · 6 years in practice

Kari Fager meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 94366 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1396071635 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Kari

Kari Fager meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward. She listens without judgment and works at a pace that feels manageable. Parents reading this will find simple, practical steps for handling stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions.

Kari uses everyday language in sessions and focuses on small changes that add up. She often helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Background and approach

When trauma is part of the story, she offers approaches meant to lessen intense reactions and make daily life feel more stable. Kari holds a Master of Social Work and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bringing six years of professional experience.

Her background includes clinical work in both the United States and international settings, and she has worked in community based programs as well as clinical environments. She blends evidence-informed techniques with a strengths-based, empathic style. Clients can choose whether to include faith-based perspectives in their sessions.

Common themes she addresses include stress, depression, self-esteem, guilt and shame, and issues tied to military service. Outside of work she enjoys time with family and being outdoors. She also spends time with her labradoodle Norah and hopes to train her as a therapy dog in the future.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kari names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online work

Kari uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce stress and improve mood. CBT sessions online often include homework and practical exercises that can be reviewed during video or chat sessions.

She also offers Trauma-Focused Therapy, which centers on gentle ways to process distressing experiences and build coping skills. This approach aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and help people regain a sense of control in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kari will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend what feels most useful. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most for symptoms and daily functioning.

Online therapy with Kari is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging works well for shorter updates or flexible scheduling. These options help make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kari commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, coping with life changes, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is empathic and strengths based with practical exercises. She uses a blend of techniques to help people try new thoughts and behaviors that improve day-to-day functioning.

How long has she been practicing?

She has six years of professional experience working in clinical and community based settings in the U.S. and internationally.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She is not currently working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How do I begin working with her?

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