Kara Cheek

I have the most experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults working through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and addiction. I also work with clients on communication skills, learning how to regulate their emotions, andt hose simply looking to verbally process their thoughts and feelings with someone.

I offer and eclectic approach blending the counseling theories of Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also provide non-directive for Child Centered Play Therapy with children. I believe in identifying goals and teaching coping skills that can help you get there.

I see my role as a guide to help clients find personal healing and growth. I believe through providing a safe, non-judgemental environment we can work on finding positive ways of working through difficult situations.

Insurances Accepted: 

BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, UHC, Optum

$175/session (without insurance)

Demographics: 

Children, Teens, Adults

Communities: 

Faith Based Affirming

LGBTQ+ Affirming

Body Positivity

Experiences: 

Anxiety, Career Counseling, Cultural Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Medication Management, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Women's Issues

Diagnosis: 

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Adjustment Disorder

Social Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Modalities: 

Play Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Grounding

Body Scanning

Client Centered