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My Approach

I FEEL PRIVILEGED TO WORK WITH YOU

I feel very privileged to work with the people who pursue therapy with me. I realize that talking about personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings can be very hard. It is very important to me that I create a safe space where you can bring all aspects of your most authentic self. I value the therapeutic relationship. I will uphold confidentiality. I feel that we all have shadows and stories that have shaped who we are, and I want you to live in your light.

I feel that therapy is not one size fits all

As I get to know a person, I will tailor my counseling approach to their individual needs. I use techniques drawn from a number of evidence-based treatment orientations, including: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) person-centered, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I look forward to and feel honored to start this journey with you.

My Services

 

Individual Therapy

 

Therapy can help bring a new perspective, hope, and understanding to any areas in your life interfering with your happiest and healthiest self.  Some of these issues may include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Addiction Issues

  • Anger Management

  • Relationship Issues

  • Divorce

  • Grief & Loss

  • ADHD

  • LGBTQ+

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Family Therapy

 

Family Therapy can be beneficial by working to change dysfunctional patterns and creating healthy new ways of family interaction.  Some issues to address in family therapy may include

  •  Parent/Child Conflict

  • Substance Abuse

  • Blended Family

  • Grief & Loss

  • Extended Family Conflict

  • Addiction

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Parenting Help

 

Parenting is quite the adventure and one where as we know there is not a guidebook.  It is so vital to your child’s health that both parents are on the same page.  Parenting help  could also focus on:

  •  Rules & Expectations

  • Parenting Styles

  • Maniupulatioon

  • Power & Control

  • Positive vs Negative Reinforcement

  • Setting Boundaries

53 mins | Get started

 FAQ

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What Are Your Hours

I work a variety of varying hours Monday - Friday, with evenings available.

Do You Accept Health Insurance?

I accept Highmark and Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans as well as private pay options if you do not have one of the insurance plans I am paneled through.

Can I Pay With Credit Card?

I accept all major credit cards (including HSA credit cards), checks and cash. Payment or co-payment is due at each session.

What If I Need to Cancel My Appointment?

Please give me at least 24 hours advance notice if you need to cancel your appointment, contact me at 717.219.3799 and leave a message.  Otherwise, you will be charged a $100 cancellation fee which is not reimbursed through health insurance.

Is My Counseling Confidential?

I am committed to keeping everything about your treatment confidential. Successful counseling requires a high degree of trust with sensitive information that is never shared outside of our session. However, in any counseling settings, there are exceptions to confidentiality. The exceptions are as follows:

  1. If you are a threat to yourself or someone else, in which I may need to involve other people or resources to ensure your safety or the safety of others.

  2. In the case of any suspicions of child abuse, which is required by law to be reported.

  3. A court order to release information.

  4. You authorize me to speak to anyone else about your treatment, which requires your signature on a release of information form.

“Just like children, emotions heal when they are heard and validated.”

-Jill Bolte Taylor

Get started with KARA V, today.