Areas of Support at Kara Jasper Counseling (KJC):

Compassionate and evidence based mental health therapy for:

• Trauma

• Recovery from abuse including emotional abuse and control

• Burnout, depression, anxiety, ruminations, compulsions

• Attachment issues, relationship concerns

• Self-esteem and self-acceptance

• Managing stress in a busy world

• Affirming care for neurodiversity, nervous system and attention differences, high sensitivities (AuDHD, ADHD, ASD)

Qualifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona (LPC); Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician by Dr. Ramani Durvasula; Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder (Differences) Clinical Specialist; Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist; National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors

Safe Place: We believe in social justice and LGBTQ rights. All are welcome.

Services

• Individual therapy sessions for adults via in-person or virtual appointments.

• Intake $150 Follow ups $135

• Insurances accepted: BCBS, Aetna & Optum

Therapeutic Approaches & Modalities:

Person-centered and strength-focused therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Also Integrates: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and guided relaxation techniques. For anxiety and OCD, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and CBT based therapy may be most beneficial and KJC offers this as well.

At KJC, we use various proven therapies, while focusing on a safe and trusting relationship.

Healing isn’t a straight path, and no single approach works for everyone.

With 18 years of counseling experience as a trauma informed mental health therapist and thousands of hours in private practice, I help each client through their personal challenges as best I can. Prior to private practice, I worked as an educator, crisis counselor and clinical case manager, helping children and families experiencing systemic poverty, inequality, criminal and social justice traumas, serious mental illness, general mental health treatment, domestic violence and abuse, substance abuse problems and challenges related to neurodevelopmental differences.

I earned undergraduate degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Education and then a Master of Science (MS) in Community Counseling before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

As a lifelong learner and advocate for mental health, human and animal rights, and healthy relationships, I respect people's differences, choices, and backgrounds, but stand against abuse and discrimination.

We shouldn't live in fear and high stress all day. I'm honored to help my clients focus on their mental health, confidence and personal goals, especially during these very difficult times.