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Kara Tracy
LPC, CCTP-II, ASDCS
Accepting New Clients Virginia Available for Online TherapyWe accept these insurance plans
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About Kara Tracy
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience helping adolescents and adults through various life traumas, adolescent out of home placement, life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief/pregnancy loss, and substance addiction. I completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Mary Baldwin University and my Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health at Capella University. I am a Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) with specialized expertise in working with individuals on the autism spectrum. In addition to my focus on ASD, I also have completed advanced training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), equipping me with the skills to support clients who have experienced trauma.
FAQs
I enjoy helping clients who have struggled with trauma. Many of my clients have reported significant improvement to their over physical and mental health symptoms.
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities however my main goal is to build a therapeutic alliance that feels like a natural conversation.
After the initial intake, clients can expect their follow up appointment to be relaxing with no certain agenda. I enjoy taking time and exploring, in depth, how the client sees themselves within the world. I enjoy learning their narrative so we can work on rebuilding it or making small changes.
The joy on a client’s face when they realize that they are not broken, that things can be changed, and when a client finds peace within themselves and the world around them.
Highlights
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I seek to build a collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with you to help you establish, maintain, and achieve your mental health and life goals. I will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing various therapies to help create a calmer sense of self within my clients.
Which evidence-based modalities do you specialize in, and how are they applied?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and trauma-focused CBT, and other therapeutic modalities.
Explain to clients what you feel are your biggest strengths.
I utilize conversation style therapy that helps develop feelings of trust, validation, and support. I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist.
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