Karina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (412) 816-8737
Hey there! I’m Karina Spinder, a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania, with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strength. My goal is to offer a supportive, judgment-free space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change in their lives. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal and family dynamics.
I also support clients during periods of emerging adulthood—those pivotal years marked by identity development, shifting relationships, and increased responsibilities. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, feeling stuck, or simply need a place to process, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy and guidance.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. I believe that each person brings a unique story and set of strengths to the therapeutic process, and I tailor my work to meet your individual needs and goals. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Call or Email Karina Spinder now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 816-8737
Let's Connect (412) 816-8737
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Karina Spinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (412) 816-8737
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW027363 Karina Spinder
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Aurora University , Masters in Social Work and Leadership Administration, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Karina Spinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 816-8737
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Karina Spinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (412) 816-8737
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Karina Spinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (412) 816-8737
Location
Nearby Areas
Karina Spinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 816-8737