I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Utah with over 13 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, OCD, addiction, Bipolar Disorder and personality disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, as well as abandonment issues. I have received some training on betrayal trauma as well.
My counseling style is warm and interactive and I believe to some extent empowering for others. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, Dialectic Behavioral, ACT, and rational-emotive counseling. I also use EMDR when appropriate for the counseling situation. I also use seeking safety with clients at times. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
UT LCMHC 4989161-6004
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Kara has been great to work with and has helped me through things. Would highly recommend Kara.
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Kara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Kara is absolutely amazing! She listens so well and actually wants to help. I would recommend her 100%.
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kara has been been really helpful in that I’m exploring issues that I haven’t looked at in a long time and is non-judge mental. I really feel like I’m becoming aware of things that I’ve just been hiding.
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Cunningham is very kind and patient with her clients. She listens, asks thought provoking questions, and encourages their thoughts and solutions. I've never felt judged as I've shared some private things about myself and how I think.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks
Kara is nice, smart Nd thoughtful. She helps me work through my tough emotions and she helps me see clearly when someone is treating me poorly. She is honest with me and I feel I can talk with her.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd