Karishma Sarfani, LPC

Karishma Sarfani is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Karishma emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and offers supportive guidance to help them move toward more satisfying days.

Her approach centers on practical steps that fit into everyday life. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Karishma has experience helping people who face compulsive behaviors, substance use concerns, intense phobias, and trauma-related difficulties. She talks through coping strategies for urges, relapse prevention, and managing intrusive thoughts and rituals. She also supports work on attachment issues, shame, and rebuilding confidence after painful experiences.

In sessions she prioritizes clear communication and steady progress. Expect to share what matters most, practice new skills between exchanges, and build a written record of what works. Karishma aims to make each step feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

She invites people to reach out when they are ready to begin. The first steps are simple and focused on matching goals to realistic strategies. From there she helps tailor an approach that fits each person’s life and needs.

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Karishma blends practical methods to help change thoughts and daily habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or compulsive rituals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values while accepting difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karishma treats the choice of methods as collaborative - she will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies that match those needs. Adjustments happen over time based on what the person finds helpful.

This therapist conducts therapy through written exchanges rather than live video, phone, or chat. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format fits your routine. The practical benefits of written therapy can include flexibility to send reflections any time, a growing record of progress and strategies, and the ability to respond without scheduling a live appointment. These features can make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while practicing skills between messages.