Carlos Camarena, LSCSW

Carlos Camarena is an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) with 30 years of experience in mental health work in Kansas. He focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family matters, and parenting challenges. He also works with issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and career stress.

Carlos began his career in 1980 as a case manager supporting people with severe physical disabilities. He earned a Master of Social Work in 1991 and then worked in a county mental health program serving people with serious mental illness and homelessness. Those early roles gave him direct experience with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and thought disorders.

Over three decades he developed a generalist approach to treatment. He uses practical methods to help people cope and reduce the impact of mental health problems on daily life. Sessions often focus on listening, identifying concrete problems, and finding realistic steps to change patterns that cause distress.

Carlos draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He aims to treat people with respect and dignity and to offer clear, actionable strategies rather than abstract theory. He supports adults working through relationship or family stress, parenting strain, and the fallout from trauma or addiction.

People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening at home and work. He emphasizes practical coping skills, clearer communication, and small changes that fit into daily life. He will work with each person to identify goals and options that make sense for their situation.

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