Meet Us

Kara holds a license as a Marriage & Family Therapist (License 0814). She received her B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences and her M.S. in Family Studies from University of Kentucky.

Kara has experience working with individuals of all ages, as well as with couples and families. Kara is committed to helping each client work towards the goals and individual hopes they identify as important to their life and relationships. Each clients is treated with respect and warmth.

Kara believes that the foundation of successful treatment is the therapeutic relationship and values working with clients to solve their personal and relational problems.

Marianne is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She provides professional care and treatment for teens, adults, families, and couples. Marianne offers therapy that addresses issues such as: addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar, anger, life stress, relationship issues, grief, adjustment issues, divorce, marriage issues, women's issues, behavior problems, self-esteem, peer issues and work stress.

Marianne takes an integrated approach to treatment and believes it is important to obtain feedback from her patients.

I love my work and enjoy offering my clients a safe and supportive environment for them to grow and explore themselves. My style is both conversational and relational. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, lively relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening and perhaps, even fun. I am committed to sharing everything I know which I believe will help heal the difficulties in one's life. I am inspired each day by the courage clients have each moment they show up for therapy. I became a therapist because, to me, the value in life comes when you return to your value within. I have a wide range of experiences and feel confident working with clients experiencing issues in the following areas: addiction, depression, relationship issues, child & adolescent issues, sexuality, bereavement, anxiety, and codependency.

I am honored and humbled to be able to say that I love going to work each day and I appreciate the true honor it is to share so deeply with the clients who choose to see me. "Until we make the unconscious conscious, it will dictate our lives." - Carl Jung

Experience in substance abuse as well as mental health counseling with adolescents and adults both group and individual.

Specific training and experience in domestic violence.

Also certified in Dui assessment and classes for both first offenders and multiple offenders.

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Kentucky in the Counselor Education Department obtaining my Master of Arts in Counseling. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important element for successful treatment. I want counseling sessions to be as relaxing as possible for my clients and something they can look forward to.

I utilize a variety of proven techniques such as CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. Upon graduation, I plan to work with individuals and couples to address issues associated with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, life stress, relationships, marriage issues, divorce, grief, trauma, self-esteem, adjustment issues, peer issues, and work stress.

I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at Eastern Kentucky University and as a Therapy Intern have a passion for helping young adults navigate the challenges of life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, or other personal concerns, my approach is collaborative, where we work together to find solutions and build resilience.

I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I draw on a variety of evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Reality Therapy, tailoring the approach to meet your unique needs and preferences.I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to meet you where you're at. In our sessions, you'll have the freedom to guide the direction and pace, ensuring the process feels authentic and meaningful for you. Whatever brings you to therapy, we will approach it as a team.