About

Hi, my name is Kara Hardesty, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have been a therapist for 7 years since I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a master’s in social work degree. My therapy services include Evidenced Based Treatments: Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy is solution focused and the importance of living in the present. As a therapist I could help you identify your strengths and how you can use your strengths to work towards your goals and on obtaining the things you want out of life.

My experience includes a wide variety of ages, but my specialty is working with adults and couples. My experience includes providing in-home therapy for a residential facility for severely mentally ill clients, in-home and in-school therapy for children (ages 10-18), in home therapy for adults, tele-health therapy services for children (ages 10-18) and adults, and in-office therapy for all ages.

I am easy to talk to and non-judgmental and believe that we all can make positive changes to improve our mental health and our lives. I am a mother of 22-year-old twin girls and a 6-year-old mutt dog.

I am excited to partner with you to help you identify areas of growth and focus. I will offer objective observation and suggestions based on evidence and research.


Specialties:

Anxiety
Depression
Personality disorders
Severe Mental Illness
Couple’s Therapy

Basic Data

PECOS ID: 2769893155

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Accepts Med Assignment: She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Organization Name: David Lawrence Mental Health Center, Inc

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

7 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical
  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Group Practices

Group practices this therapist belongs to includes:

Personal Recovery Network LLC
Address 8570 Granite Ct
Suite 101
Fort Myers, FL 33908-4102
Group PAC ID 5092611384
Group Members 262

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW SW17656 Verify FL
LCSW 254624 Verify KY

Education

Year Graduated
2016

Practice Locations

6075 Bathey Ln

Naples, FL 34116-7536

Phone Number: (239) 455-8500

8570 Granite Ct

Suite 101

Fort Myers, FL 33908-4102

Phone Number: (239) 310-4646

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