Therapist in Poway, California Karen Huie, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Karen Huie, MS, LMFT
Karen Huie, LMFT, offers compassionate and individualized mental health care to adults and seniors across California through LifeStance Health. She supports patients navigating challenges such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression by providing a safe, welcoming environment where they can explore their experiences and build skills to enhance their quality of life. Karen utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide patients toward greater resilience and emotional wellness.
Karen is especially passionate about working with individuals exploring gender identity and supporting women through life’s unique challenges. She is dedicated to creating affirming, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals and women feel seen, understood, and empowered. Through both individual and group therapy, Karen helps patients deepen their self-awareness, strengthen self-compassion, and develop tools for navigating identity, relationships, and transitions with confidence and authenticity.
In addition to treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression, Karen offers specialized care for a range of other emotional and relational concerns. She tailors each treatment plan to align with the patient’s goals and lived experiences, ensuring a collaborative and supportive journey toward mental health. Karen’s approach is deeply rooted in empathy, clinical expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care for the diverse communities she serves in California.
Outside of her work as a therapist, Karen enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring new cooking and baking recipes, thrifting, reading fiction, and engaging with the outdoors and gaming communities.
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Education
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San Diego State University
Professional | 2020
San Diego, CA, US
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San Diego State University
Undergraduate | 2018
San Diego, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Karen Huie. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Karen Huie generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Karen Huie's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Karen Huie:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Karen Huie is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Karen Huie works at:
Yes, Karen Huie does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Karen Huie is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: