Hi, I'm Kara

I have a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Art Therapies. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also honor the time-tested wisdom of the expressive arts, humor, and creativity and incorporate these in my approach.

I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences around a variety of therapy concerns including: trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship satisfaction, and identity exploration. I have specialized training and years of clinical experience supporting pregnant and postpartum parents, Women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Outside of the therapy room, I am a parent to young children and active Australian Shepherds. It's cute chaos! I can be found dancing for the fun of it, enjoying the outdoors, or playing games with family and friends.

My Approach

I have an engaged, active style. I trust you as the expert in your own life. In sessions I strive to balance validation, curiosity, and sometimes challenge, to explore and expand perspective. Ultimately, I find that therapy can't stop at insight. How often do we already know what we want to do but still find it hard to live differently? Experience is a powerful teacher. Part of my role is helping clients start to experience parts of their lives in new, healing ways both in and outside of sessions.

If you can identify with the responsible perfectionist, anxious high achiever, or stubborn self- saboteur, my approach may resonate. I can help you turn down self-criticism, overthinking, and auto-pilot patterns so that you can tune in to what matters to you most. Together we can clarify your values, sense of meaning and purpose, and map out a path to enjoying your uniquely meaningful life.

California LPCC #12471

Washington LH 61589913