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Caron Trataris

Practical, relational therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Caron

Caron Trataris is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem challenges, addiction concerns, parenting and family issues, anger, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses areas such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, midlife questions, aging and geriatric matters, hoarding, somatization, forgiveness work, and other family problems. Her practice emphasizes practical, skills-based work drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) paired with mindfulness and somatic awareness to notice how thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses interact.

Sessions often blend solution-focused strategies and narrative ideas to help clients reframe difficult stories and identify concrete next steps. Caron aims to help clients reduce reactivity, expand options for coping, and strengthen their capacity to make meaningful changes.

She holds three master’s degrees including a Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Child and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix-Pasadena, plus an MS in Psychology and an MBA from the same institution. Caron brings five years of clinical experience as a California LMFT (CA LMFT 132339) and offers a collaborative, compassionate approach to therapy for adults.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting the connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. In online sessions this often means collaboratively tracking patterns, testing new behaviors between meetings, and using structured exercises to practice alternative responses.

Mindfulness Therapy helps clients cultivate present-moment awareness and calm by learning to notice bodily sensations and thought patterns without reacting. Delivered remotely, mindfulness practices can be guided during video or phone sessions and reinforced with short practices between appointments.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will listen to each person’s goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, then tailor a mix of methods so the plan fits the client’s needs and comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to engage from different locations within California. These formats support ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and adaptable pacing so clients can move toward their goals in ways that suit their lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Caron commonly address?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, parenting and family problems, anger, career challenges, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and hoarding.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Caron blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative techniques, and solution-focused strategies to help clients change unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a therapist and brings that clinical background to her sessions with adult clients.
What credentials and location information are on record?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, listed as CA LMFT 132339 and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingMidlife crisisSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English