Karinna Pérez Cantú

LCSW

Senior Therapist

Insurance Accepted: Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar

50 min session: $160.00 | 80 min session $240.00 | 110 min session: $320.00

Currently not taking new clients

A Bit About Me

Hablo español y soy de la frontera de Texas. I've lived in Austin since “the turn of the 20th century” and have spent much of my career working with youth and families in schools and nonprofits. My background also includes acting, sketch comedy, and writing—all of which shape how I help people name their feelings and reclaim their stories.

In our work together, you might find me weaving in science, nature, books, films, pop culture, or current events. Therapy doesn’t have to be clinical to be transformative. It just has to feel safe, real, and connected.

About My Work

One of the most powerful moments in therapy is when someone begins to see themselves more clearly—and with more compassion. I work with clients to explore their inner strengths, celebrate their growth, and make space for the messy, meaningful parts of being human.

When we’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship pain, it can feel like we’re stuck in tunnel vision. Part of my role is to gently widen that lens. Together, we can explore the generational and cultural stories you carry, untangle patterns that no longer serve you, and imagine new ways of being in relationship—with yourself and others.

I often integrate mindfulness tools, narrative work, and personalized coping strategies into the therapy process. I also believe in bringing your full self into the room—your humor, your culture, your creativity, your lived experience.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals ages 11 and up, and welcome clients of all gender expressions and identities.

A Note From Me

Healing isn’t linear, and it’s rarely easy. But starting is something worth honoring. If you’ve landed here, you’ve already taken a meaningful first step.

Specialities 

  • Grief & Loss

  • Anger Management

  • Depression & Anxiety

  • Life Transitions

  • Family Conflict

  • Trauma

Treatment Approaches

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • EMDR

  • Relational-Cultural Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Role Theory

  • Mindfulness-Based Strategies

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology

  • Strengths-Based Perspective