Kari Vanderburg

My communication style

I am a direct communicator, and I balance this with compassion, empathy, and non-judgment in our sessions. I will challenge you at times, and I will also point out your strengths, progress, and growth. I welcome feedback and input from my clients! Therapy is a collaborative process, and you are the expert on yourself and your own experience.

My journey to mental healthcare

After working in several different school districts, I became interested in school counseling and childhood/adolescent mental health. One of my passions is learning about how nature and nurture impact mental and emotional well-being. I have had 6 years of experience working with families, children, teenagers, and adults in outpatient settings.

My goals for you

We will create goals around what you'd like to work on in therapy. Some clients may want to improve their relationships with other people, manage intense emotions more healthily, or decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. We will break these big goals down into smaller steps and discuss tools to try both inside and outside of appointments.

Our first session

During our first session, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about me and my approach. We will start by talking about logistics, such as confidentiality in therapy. Then I will ask questions to gather more information about your life, history, and background. We will discuss what you want to talk about and work on.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Atheist