Let’s sit down and work it all out together.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a coach with 20+ years of experience working with teens and women in St. Louis, Missouri and around the country. I'm committed to helping my clients see their true potential by using evidence-based approaches mixed with an authentic human-to-human connection.
I want to show you the power of having someone who believes in you and, through our time together, help you believe in yourself. I hope to help you shift your focus from the hard things in your life to your outstanding strengths - so you can take actionable steps and start moving forward.
I received my B.S. in Special Education at Miami University as well as my M.S./ Ed.S at Indiana University. I was awarded the honor of speaking at the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national conference on the topic of teens and confidence building. I served as a consultant and on the Advisory Board for Girl Talk, Inc. as well as served on the Board for Girls in the Know and currently serve as an expert speaker in their speaker series. Close to 2 decades ago I helped begin a camp for Middle School girls with the organization Girl Talk that is still going on today and serving girls from all over the country. I am a regular speaker at schools and organizations such at Visitation Academy of St. Louis, The Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, Villa Duchesne, United Hebrew Congregation, CHADS Coalition for Mental Health and joined up with Mindy Knows on the podcast A Parent Page for parent’s of college students.
Hi there, I’m Kara!
What is it like working with you?
My clients would say I get shit done and have fun doing it!
It is possible! When you come to work with me we work hard but we can have fun doing it. Coaching is business and we get down to it. But, there is also room for laughter, tears, or whatever other emotion you wan to bring to the table. You be you and I am here for it!
I help you figure out where you are stuck.
When you are the one struggling sometimes it’s hard to step back and see things clearly. That is why you have me! Let’s put everything out there and see what you need to do or where you are getting stuck and then we can figure out best steps forward. Don’t worry, I’ve got ya!
I am warm, compassionate and nonjudgemental.
Having been a therapist for over 20+ years, helping people through their challenges is my jam and I love it. I do so with a genuine heart, kind soul and a sincere desire to help you figure out what it is you strive to be. My goal is to help you help yourself. And to believe in you along the way!
“Kara helped me believe that I could actually achieve something I never dreamt possible and guided me to make that dream a reality. I would have not been where I am now without her knowledge and support”
— Andrea