Kara is a Mental Health Counselor Associate who primarily works with adults and older adolescents. She understands that people often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what needs to change. With a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach, Kara strives to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences, relationships, and the patterns that may be impacting their lives.

Kara’s approach is person-centered and informed by attachment and psychodynamic perspectives. She believes clients are the experts on their own experiences and that a strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Her work often involves exploring how past experiences and important relationships influence present-day emotions, choices, and patterns of connection. She also helps clients identify their strengths and make changes that feel meaningful to them.

Kara particularly enjoys working with clients who want to better understand themselves and how they relate to the people and world around them. She recognizes that family, culture, identity, and life experiences can shape how we see ourselves, the expectations we carry, and the choices we make. Kara brings curiosity and compassion to these conversations and believes that while therapy can involve difficult work, there is also room for humor, connection, and laughter along the way.

Kara’s areas of focus include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self-esteem and perfectionism
• Relationship and friendship concerns
• Family dynamics
• Work and career concerns
• Life transitions
• Grief and loss
• Trauma and difficult past experiences
• Boundary setting and personal growth

Education/License:

• Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle, Seattle, WA
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 
• Professional License: MHCA.MC.70170886

Outside of counseling, Kara enjoys being near the ocean, indoor cycling, and exploring new places. She is an avid dog lover and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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