Languages
- English
Specialties
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Affairs and Infidelity
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Blended Families and Remarriage
- Career/Work Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- College Transitions
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce/Separation
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Fears and Phobias
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- Intimacy Issues
- Low Self-Esteem
- Marriage
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Parenting
- Postpartum Issues
- Problem Behaviors
- Romantic Relationships
- Self-Harm
- Social Skills and Peer Relationships
- Spiritual Issues and Concerns
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Women’s Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Staff Therapist
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller
It’s a fact of life that our journeys involve highs and lows, mountaintops and valleys. While we cannot always prevent some of the challenges, the losses, and the tragedies that come our way, we can find meaning and purpose in the hardships we face.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kara considers it an honor to come alongside you in your journey toward healing, restoration, and growth. Kara uses a variety of treatment modalities, depending upon the needs and the goals of those with whom she is working, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a practitioner of Trust-Based Relational Intervention, Kara also values being trauma-informed and strengths-based in her work with others.
Kara received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University. She then completed her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the Summit, Kara has worked in private practice and in non-profit residential and outpatient settings, giving her an extensive background serving individuals and families with many different needs.
When she isn’t working, Kara enjoys being outside with her family, whether that be enjoying a cup of coffee on the back porch, playing a game of Pickle Ball, or taking a family walk. In her down time, Kara also enjoys reading a good book, cooking new meals with her husband, or trying to figure out the day’s Wordle.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Religion), Gardner-Webb University
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Licensure, Certifications and Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas
- Practitioner, Trust Based Relational Intervention