Kara Eads Online Counseling Approach

Approach

Counseling Philosophy

Learning how to live a satisfying life can be tricky, and balancing all the moving parts can seem overwhelming. Anxiety, worry, and sadness are just as much a part of life as tranquility and happiness. My view of counseling focuses on generating growth by cultivating non-judgment and connection. I believe people have the inner capacity for healing, and are most fulfilled when they live with integrity, in accordance with their personal beliefs. My approach to counseling incorporates humanism, existentialism, body-centric trauma-informed therapies, and mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapies. Exploring your needs and styles are essential to tailor your therapy experience to you. In therapy, we will discuss which approaches are most suited to your unique personality and preferences.

About Me

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the area. I spent many years living elsewhere, but the Pacific Northwest has always been home. During my years away from the Pacific Northwest, I lived in multiple regions of the US and for 2 years in Burkina Faso, Africa where I taught high school and collaborated with community members on a variety of health and education projects.

I was drawn to the counseling field through my experience working as a high school math teacher. Although I love mathematics and I love teaching, I found that my most meaningful moments involved one-on-one or small group interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

I hold a Masters of Science in Counseling from Portland State University, a program that has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). In addition to my Masters Degree training, I hold a Certificate of Alcohol and Drug Counseling. I have also received specific clinical training in mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy, distance counseling, sex therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state, and my license, LH60877634, can be verified online through the Washington State Department of Health Provider Credential Search. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado, and my license, LPC.0017417, can be verified online through the Colorado through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies License Verification. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alaska, and my license, 183000, can be verified online through the Alaska Professoinal License Lookup. I am a Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Nevada, and my license, CP5149-R, can be verified online through the Nevada Board of Examiners Website.

I am a Certified Sex Therapist, through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, www.aasect.org. I am an EMDR Practitioner, certified through The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association, www.emdria.org. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, certified through Somatic Experiencing International, traumahealing.org.