About

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kara Meeks is here to support you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. Whether you are an individual seeking therapy, or you are a family law legal professional seeking consultation with child custody evaluations, mediation, co-parenting during divorce and beyond, or reunification therapy, Kara has the expertise to facilitate a beneficial outcome promoting emotional wellbeing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kara has over 25 years of comprehensive experience in the behavioral health field. She possesses a fervency for individuals with addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, domestic violence, and those navigating the family court system, including high conflict custody cases and co-parenting complexities. Kara understands that every individual and family is unique, and her approach is tailored to meet your specific needs. With compassion and professional care, she works collaboratively with you to navigate through challenges and past wounds and transforming those experiences into empowerment and authenticity. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Kara is a mother of two children and nine furry critters. Her interests include music, literature, cinema, fine art, interior design, painting/crafting, homesteading, and canine obedience.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Tri County Hospice

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching

Modality

  • Individuals

Education

  • California State University, Bakersfield, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 111049 Verify CA

Practice Locations

5300 California Ave Ste 200B

Bakersfield, CA 93309-1642

Phone Number: (661) 213-9077

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