Karen Hoyt, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and communication help
- Grief and life transitions
About Karen Hoyt
Karen Hoyt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, depression, and significant life changes. Karen approaches each person with respect for their lived experience, believing that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that their existing strengths can support meaningful change.
Her work emphasizes collaboration and practical support, meeting clients where they are while helping them build coping skills, improve communication, and find paths forward after loss or transitions. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers an encouraging, steady presence to guide clients through early steps and ongoing work. Karen’s style is grounded in affirming clients’ resilience while helping them address the challenges that brought them to therapy.
Throughout her career she has assisted people facing a range of issues related to relationships, emotional distress, and life adjustments, always aiming to create a respectful, strength-based space for growth and healing.
Her work emphasizes collaboration and practical support, meeting clients where they are while helping them build coping skills, improve communication, and find paths forward after loss or transitions. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers an encouraging, steady presence to guide clients through early steps and ongoing work. Karen’s style is grounded in affirming clients’ resilience while helping them address the challenges that brought them to therapy.
Throughout her career she has assisted people facing a range of issues related to relationships, emotional distress, and life adjustments, always aiming to create a respectful, strength-based space for growth and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Hoyt have?
Karen Hoyt has 30 years of professional experience.
Is Karen Hoyt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California - CA LMFT 23636.
In which languages does Karen Hoyt provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Hoyt located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Karen Hoyt as my therapist?
You can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Hoyt work with international clients?
No. Karen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Hoyt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Karen Hoyt
Karen integrates client-centered therapy into her online practice by prioritizing the client's perspective and personal strengths. This approach focuses on active listening and empathy, helping people feel understood while they explore goals related to relationships, loss, or life changes. It is especially helpful for those seeking a respectful, collaborative space to clarify values and make decisions.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills for changing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing healthier coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach Karen draws on when clients need structured skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing conflict in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.