Hi, I’m Karla. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Steady Grounds Therapy in California.

I know what it’s like to feel uprooted. As an immigrant from Central America, I’ve experienced the challenges of starting over and searching for stability in the midst of uncertainty. Those experiences shaped how I show up as a therapist—with compassion, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for your story.

In therapy, I won’t rush you or pressure you. My role is to create a safe space where you feel seen and understood, while helping you build resilience and reconnect with the strengths you already carry. My hope is that our work together helps you feel more steady, grounded, and aligned with the life you want to live.

For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and adults across different settings—homes, schools, hospitals, and community programs. I’ve supported people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life transitions.

Through it all, one thing has stayed constant: I believe healing starts with connection. My approach combines evidence-based methods with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care—so that therapy is not only effective, but also deeply personal to you.