"Hi, I’m Karina. I’m really glad you’re here.

If you’re feeling worried because your child struggles with big emotions, staying focused at school, or managing time and responsibilities, you’re not alone. I work with children and teens to build the emotional and cognitive skills that so many adults wish they had learned earlier in life. Through years of working in psychology and education, I’ve seen how often people grow up without truly understanding their emotions, attention, or thought patterns. That realization became my purpose: to teach these skills early, so children can feel confident, capable, and supported as they grow.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. My experience includes working as a psychologist assistant, elementary school teaching assistant, psychoeducational course facilitator, CBT theory instructor, ABA clinic practitioner, and early literacy tutor. I’m also a mother of four and have homeschooled my children for over four years, which has deeply shaped how I connect with students and meet them where they are.

My lessons are warm, interactive, and personalized. I blend neuroscience and CBT principles with practical, hands-on activities to help students understand their emotions, strengthen focus and self-control, build confidence, and develop skills they can use in real life, at school, at home, and with others.

I support students in developing:

Emotional awareness and healthy coping skills

Focus, planning, and time management

Confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

A positive, curious relationship with learning

My goal is simple: to help children understand themselves, believe in themselves, and grow into capable, emotionally resilient learners, while giving parents peace of mind and support along the way.

Teaching children how to understand and manage their emotions gives them skills they will use for the rest of their lives." less...