Hey, I’m Kara.

Licensed Therapist, educator, coach, and consultant. My mission is to meet each human where they are at to help support and empower them to live their best, most authentic, and conscious lives.

Contact Me

My Approach

Human Centered

Whether I am meeting with a client 1:1, leading groups, or helping teams thrive, I believe in a human centered approach first. Afterall, we are all humans, showing up to every aspect of our lives as such, and it is my goal to help you leverage your humanity to live the most authentic, impactful, and conscious life possible.

Collaborative

My approach is one of collaboration and partnership. You are the expert in your own lives and my goal is to help calm the swirl and drown out the noise so that you are able to uncover and leverage the strengths that already exist to show up in a way that feels most aligned for you.

Origin Story

In the book “The Myth of Normal- Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture” author Gabor Mate is quoted saying this…

“These are the children that Tom Boyce, a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, describes as Orchids…

Exquisitely sensitive to their environment, making them especially vulnerable under conditions of adversity but unusually vital, creative, and successful within supportive, nurturing environment.

The same ‘sensitivity’ genes that in a stressed environment can help potentiate mental suffering, may, under positive circumstances, help promote stronger mental resilience and therefore happiness.

Sensitive people have the potential to be more aware, insightful, inventive, artistic, and empathic, if their sensitivity is not crushed by maltreatment or disdain.

The most sensitive of our kind have made some of the most lasting cultural contributions; many of these have also suffered the most intense pain during their lives”.

Our mission at the Storied Orchid is to help create that supportive and nurturing environment for the “orchids” of our world to help you become “storied” or experienced in your sensitivity in a way that allows you to step fully into your power.

Areas of Specialty

  • I am an Licensed Master Social Worker and my approach to therapy is rooted in the firm belief that we are all multifaceted humans that require a multifaceted approach. My approach is inspired by Somatic, mind-body integration, and EMDR work, IFS, mindfulness, self-compassion, narrative therapy, CBT, and the work around vulnerability and authenticity. My approach is trauma-informed and I infuse each of these approaches to support each individuals unique story and needs. Some areas of specialty include: sexual health, women's health, pelvic pain, relationship and couples, conflict management, infertility and perinatal loss, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, life and career transitions, healthcare clinicians and corporate leaders, educators, chronic illness, and more.

  • My coaching approach is that of collaboration with the goal of helping individuals calm the sometimes inevitable swirl that comes with navigating significant career and life transitions to help create a path forward that feels clear, conscious, and aligned with your authentic self. Some main areas of focus include imposter syndrome, leadership, life and career transitions, career navigation, energy levels, and more. I specialize in physician, advanced practice provider, and corporate/leadership coaching.

  • I have a strong background in workplace wellbeing and utilizing trauma-informed practices to impact organizational culture. My consulting services include leadership development, organizational culture and wellbeing, and trauma-informed practices.

    To avoid conflict of interest I do not currently offer these services within the healthcare sector.

  • Want to collaborate? I would love to connect! I am a huge believer in true impact starting with an idea, that leads to connection, that leads to action. I am energized by facilitating group education/conversations related to all aspects of being human including wellbeing, leadership, sexual health, and more! If you have an idea, I would love to hear from you and together we can turn your vision into a reality!

  • I have no doubt that I am who I am as a human and as a clinician because of the mentors and supervisors I have had throughout my career. I am a firm believer in life long learning, and leveraging the skills, knowledge, and values of those who come before us to help consciously shape the type of professional (and human) we become. I offer supervision and case consultation for LLMSW's or early career therapists seeking ongoing support/consultation.

What Clients are Saying

"I was lucky enough to work with Kara for a 6 month physician coaching program. Kara helped push me into reframing my approach to my leadership career. She helped me explore opportunities for my own personal growth to make myself a better leader, with a better work-life balance. She helped me figure out what my short- and long-term goals were for my leadership journey. She always has a good book or podcast to recommend related to whatever we were discussing that week. She was always supportive and made me feel that all of my “flaws” as a leader were opportunities for improvement. I would highly recommend Kara for anyone looking to expand and improve their leadership skills and become more satisfied with their leadership journey."

Physician/Leadership Coaching Client

"Kara has been a great therapist for couples that I have referred to her. They report appreciating her therapy style as well as her ability to connect with both of them on difficult issues in their relationship."

Therapy referral

FAQ

  • Not sure what services are right for you? I am happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation so we can talk about your unique needs and make a plan from there!

  • For individual and family therapy I accept the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Cigna.

    I also accept private pay for therapy, coaching, consulting, and collaboration. Please contact me to learn more about specific pricing for your unique needs!

  • Reach out! It is truly that easy. Whether you are seeking therapy, coaching, consulting, supervision, or want to collaborate all you have to do is reach out to via email or the "connect with me" button on this page and we will work together to create a plan that works for you!

Licensure and Certifications

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

University of Michigan, 2011

Certified Professional Coach

iPEC, 2022

Additional Certifications/Trainings

Completion of University of Michigan Sexual Health Therapy and Educator Certification Program 2024

Completion of Somatic EMDR training 2024

Completion of Post Partum Support International Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Certificate Course 2016