¡Hola!
My name is Karina, and I am originally from Costa Rica — a part of my roots that I carry very dearly in my heart. I am passionate about supporting human beings as we walk each other home — home to ourselves, to our inner truth, and to our divine soul alignment. I believe in, and dream of, a world where more of us are living in congruency with what we came here to do — our soul purpose, our calling, or whatever name resonates with you — along with our unique gifts.
I believe we all have a beautiful inner compass, but sometimes it becomes dormant or unclear depending on where we are in life, what we are navigating, our conditioning, and so many other factors.
But I am here in this world to do this work within myself and others who are in the same journey. Even when the path may feel rough we can always emerge with growth and inner wisdom — turning our own experiences into medicine, and helping others do the same.
My Story
This passion and calling led me to study psychology more than ten years ago. I began my academic journey at the Universidad de Costa Rica, studying both sociology and psychology, and later completed my degree in Psychology at UCLA — an incredible institution that opened the doors for me to delve deeply into the field of mental health research. I became a Research Coordinator at a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles focused on reducing health disparities among Latino, African American, and Korean communities. I conducted hundreds of research surveys in English and Spanish, and participated in a wide range of mental health projects, including innovative approaches to depression and maternal mental health funded by the National Institutes of Health, RAND Corporation, and UCLA.
This chapter of my life was profoundly rewarding. Our work was rooted in community participatory research — collaborating directly with community members to create more ethical, trusting, and empowering ways to conduct research. I led tables and forums where researchers and community members came together to strengthen each other’s voices, perspectives, and potential.
After this deeply meaningful journey, I felt called to walk a more individualized path — one that allowed me to support people one-on-one, guiding them to the core of their being and helping them discover what makes them feel most alive. More importantly, I wanted to help them bring that inner aliveness into their external world, so their 3D life reflects their inner beauty, strengths, and potential.
To do that, I trained as a Positive Psychology Coach — a field dedicated to understanding what helps human beings flourish, and how we can live meaningful, purposeful, and authentically happy lives by drawing from our strengths and resilience. It is not a rosy path; it requires courage, vulnerability, bravery, and persistence. But in the end, it leads to alignment and congruency within oneself. There is a whole science behind it, showing that when we cultivate these qualities, we benefit not only individually but also collectively — our families, communities, and the world. I could go on and on, but it remains one of the most beautiful areas of study I have ever embarked on.
In addition to that, I am a certified yoga teacher who teaches yoga and mindfulness to adults and children. I lead children’s mindfulness camps and a wide variety of workshops and circles, all oriented toward co‑creating holistic spaces where we can anchor into peace and contribute to the greater good.
All of this is to share that I bring my entire background, experience, and heart into our work together. I see you through your strengths, your fullest potential, and the beauty of who you truly are. I humbly guide you to tap more and more into that truth so you can lead your life from your most authentic self — so your decisions and outer reality match what your soul truly yearns for, with no gap between how you want to live and how you actually do.
So, if you are ready to dive deep into the most beautiful parts of yourself and create a life that reflects them, I will be more than honored to talk with you, get to know you, and walk this path together.
Feel free to book your complimentary call with me here.