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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Hi, I’m Karina—I'm so glad you're here. Are you navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, or working through the challenges of postpartum, fertility, or identity exploration? Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or complicated family dynamics, and you're looking for someone to walk alongside you through it. These are all areas I specialize in as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
With 20 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of issues, including perinatal mental health, acculturation, intergenerational trauma, relationship struggles, and recovery from emotional, physical, or financial abuse. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive.
Therapy with me is a space where your story matters. I provide telehealth sessions throughout California. Finding the right therapist is an important step—if you're curious about working together, reach out and let’s talk about whether we’re a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you.
Call or Karina Castellanos-Hudgins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 298-6512

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 298-6512

San Francisco, CA 94103

My website
I offer Telehealth services most weekdays. Please email me or click on my Headway link above to schedule your first session.
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (831) 298-6512
Photo of Karina Castellanos-Hudgins, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 298-6512

San Francisco, CA 94103

My website
I offer Telehealth services most weekdays. Please email me or click on my Headway link above to schedule your first session.
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (831) 298-6512
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (831) 298-6512

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 146833 Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2019
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 298-6512
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 298-6512

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 298-6512
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 298-6512

2 Endorsements

Mighty Marigold Counseling
Mighty Marigold Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorLPCCPMH-C
Karina is an excellent and intuitive clinician. Her style is full of warmth, support, thoughtfulness and genuine care for her clients and their well being. I highly recommend Karina for those seeking therapeutic support.
Sheila Kubota
Sheila Kubota
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWPMH-C
As a former colleague of Karina, I regularly saw her creativity, heart-forward connection, and joyful energy come through virtually. Karina has so much knowledge for body awareness and incorporates the psychology together to support your mental wellness.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 298-6512
Photo of Karina Castellanos-Hudgins, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 298-6512

Location

Primary Location

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 298-6512

Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94103

(831) 298-6512
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I offer Telehealth services most weekdays. Please email me or click on my Headway link above to schedule your first session.
Photo of Karina Castellanos-Hudgins, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 298-6512
"
I offer Telehealth services most weekdays. Please email me or click on my Headway link above to schedule your first session.
Photo of Karina Castellanos-Hudgins, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Karina Castellanos-Hudgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 298-6512