Sanjana Karnik

Sanjana Karnik is a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHCA- MC61520850) in Seattle, Washington, USA with a Master of Arts in Applied Clinical Psychology from Penn State University, PA, USA, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Jai Hind College, Mumbai, India. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, she addresses mental health concerns such as behavior and social issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress. Using an integrative approach to therapy, she combines aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.

She believes that understanding an individual’s unique family, social, cultural, and emotional background is essential for effective treatment. An ally to the LGBTQ+ community, she is committed to creating a safe and affirming space for clients of all identities and orientations. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Sanjana is committed to supporting clients in achieving meaningful, lasting change. She is an ardent F1 and music enthusiast, and enjoys good conversations and petting dogs/cats! **She adheres to the American Psychological Association (APA) code of ethics and the professional standards of the Washington State Department of Health