Hi, I'm Kara -

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Specialist. I specialize in helping women manage anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt through evidence-based, compassionate therapy.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in proven methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies. In our work together, you’ll have a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts, understand the root causes of your anxiety, and learn practical tools you can use in your daily life.

If you’re looking for a therapist who truly understands anxiety and can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident, I’d be honored to support you.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward feeling better.

My Approach to Therapy

In therapy, I use a combination of evidence-based treatments to help you understand your anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and develop skills you can use in everyday life. My approach integrates psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation means learning how anxiety works — in your brain, your body, and your behavior. When you understand why anxiety shows up and how it affects you, it becomes easier to manage and less overwhelming. This foundational knowledge is an important first step in effective anxiety treatment. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is one of the most researched treatments for anxiety. It helps you identify unhelpful or distorted thought patterns and learn how to challenge and reframe them. By shifting the way you think, you can reduce worry, overthinking, and the emotional intensity that often fuels anxiety. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT offers a powerful approach to anxiety by focusing less on eliminating anxious thoughts and more on changing your relationship to them. Instead of fighting or suppressing anxiety — which often makes it stronger — ACT helps you move forward with your values, even when discomfort is present.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of staying present and aware without judgment. By grounding yourself in the current moment, you can reduce spiraling thoughts, calm your nervous system, and interrupt the patterns that keep anxiety activated. Mindfulness practices are practical tools you can use anywhere, anytime. 

Reach out today!

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