About
My name is Kara and I am so excited for the opportunity to work with you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Tennessee. I have 7 years of experience working with a variety of individuals experiencing concerns such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self esteem, life changes and transitions, and relationship challenges. I have also worked with many people who have experienced domestic violence, trauma, and acute crisis.
I use a wide variety of approaches with clients, all of which come down to being client centered. I tailor my approach to each person I work with, using primarily a combination of elements of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am always growing, learning, and adapting my approaches to be the best therapist that I can be.
It has taken so much courage to even get to this point in your journey of self improvement and discovery, applaud yourself for that! The idea of going to therapy can be scary and it keeps a lot of people away. I like to think of going to therapy as a scheduled time in your week to invest in yourself - it doesn't mean that something is wrong with you. Rather, coming to therapy means something is RIGHT with you. You are taking control of your life, admitting that things could be going better, and making steps to achieve your goals. It's okay if you don't know where to start - we can figure it out together. I hope to walk with you and empower you on your new journey.
I am looking forward to getting to know you!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: The Next Door, Inc.
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
8 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 104100000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Practice Locations
402 22nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number: (615) 251-8805
Fax Number: (615) 251-8868