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Kara Gaines, LCSW · Trauma-informed therapy
Room to breathe.Space to be you.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Compassionate therapy to explore the patterns holding you back—and make room for what comes next.
The person behind the practiceKara Gaines, LCSWCare. Curiosity. A human connection.
There’s more to explore
Less holding on. More room for you. Curiosity over judgment. At your own pace.
Looking ahead Interested in working with Kara? Ask to be notified when appointments open.
Ask about upcoming openings01 / A place to begin
What brings you here?
Start with what feels familiar.
There isn’t one right way to begin. Explore the areas Kara supports, or get to know the person behind the practice.
Understanding what stays with usWhen the past
When the past
feels present.
Trauma & difficult experiences
A little more breathing roomWhen everything
When everything
feels like a lot.
Anxiety & emotional overwhelm
Understanding your patternsThe way we
The way we
connect.
Relationships & family dynamics
Making space for what comes nextA different
A different
way forward.
Substance use & recovery
A person, not just a profileMeet your
Meet your
therapist.
Get to know Kara
Nature imagery sets the mood; it does not depict the practice location.
01Trauma & difficult experiences
Space to explore how difficult experiences continue to affect your life, with a trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs.
Trauma · Religious trauma · Grief
02Anxiety & emotional overwhelm
Support for understanding your emotional experience, navigating difficult feelings, and exploring what helps you feel more grounded.
Anxiety · Depression · Bipolar disorder
03Relationships & patterns
A compassionate space to notice recurring patterns, explore family dynamics, and understand the relationship you have with yourself and others.
Codependency · Family dynamics · Women’s concerns
04Substance use & recovery
Support for exploring past or present substance use and the experiences, emotions, and patterns connected to it.
Past & present substance use
Kara GainesLicensed Clinical Social Worker
02 / Meet Kara
A real person.
A place to be yourself.
Hi, I’m Kara. I believe your value can’t be reduced to a diagnosis.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a combat veteran, and a former teacher. Those experiences shape the care, curiosity, and respect I bring into the therapy room.
My work draws on trauma-focused approaches, including EMDR, CPT, and Internal Family Systems, alongside other methods tailored to your needs and goals.
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerTrauma-informed careU.S. Air Force veteran
Read Kara’s full story
Kara served in the United States Air Force for eight years before spending three years teaching and coaching in middle school. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Texas at San Antonio and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Her experience includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, and work with family dynamics. As a Clinical Manager in an outpatient setting, she led clinical teams and mentored other professionals.
Her trauma-focused training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Continuing education, a love of teaching, and the belief that a person is more than a diagnosis inform her work.
03 / The approach
More curiosity.
Less self-judgment.
Unbecoming isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about exploring what no longer serves you.
Kara’s approach is humanistic and person-centered. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is one of the methods she draws on to explore different parts of your inner experience with compassion.
Together, the work focuses on understanding your patterns, respecting your choices, and making space for greater self-awareness.
Explore the therapeutic approaches
Kara draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Jungian psychology, Gestalt therapy, psychodrama, and EMDR.
Her work is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered philosophy. She tailors interventions to each person’s needs and goals, with an emphasis on trust, self-awareness, compassion, and personal choice.
Through IFS, she explores different parts of the self with clients to better understand their inner experience. You do not need to choose a method before reaching out; the approaches can be discussed together.
Not one-size-fits-all.Care shaped around you.At a pace you can talk about.
04 / Getting started
A small first step.
No perfect words required.
Interested in a future appointment? Contact Kara to ask about upcoming openings, session details, and whether she can notify you when availability changes.
Ask your questions
Confirm current openings, session location or format, fees, and whether your insurance plan is accepted.
Explore the fit
If an opening is available, discuss your needs with Kara and ask what the next step would look like.
05 / Fees & insurance
Clear information.
One less unknown.
Private pay and insurance are accepted. Confirm your specific benefits and any out-of-pocket costs directly before arranging care.
Private pay
$150per hour
Insurances listed by the practice
Blue Cross Blue ShieldCarelonOptumUnitedHealthcareCignaAetna
Plan participation and coverage can vary. Ask Kara to confirm your plan.
06 / A few things you may be wondering
Questions are
a good place to start.
How can I hear about upcoming openings?
Appointments are currently full. Email Kara to ask about future availability and whether she can notify you when a space opens. Sending an inquiry does not reserve an appointment.
Do I need to know which therapy approach I want?
You can ask Kara about the different approaches and discuss your goals. Kara’s approach draws on different methods and is tailored to individual needs.
What are the fees, and can I use insurance?
The published private-pay rate is $150 per hour. The practice lists several accepted insurers; confirm participation in your specific plan and your costs directly with Kara.
Are sessions online or in person?
Please confirm the current session format, location, and eligibility with Kara before arranging care.
What should I include when I reach out?
A brief question about availability, fees, or session format is enough to start. Avoid including sensitive personal or clinical information in an initial email.
When you’re ready to ask
Let’s start with
a hello.
Your next chapter can start with a hello.
Ask Kara about upcoming appointments or how therapy works.
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Insurance information and care through Kara’s Headway profile. Clinical forms are sent through the practice platform after Kara confirms next steps.
Appointments are currently full. Reach out to ask about future availability.