Cara Kelley, LMHC — Therapist in Iowa

Hi there, I'm Cara!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I believe counseling provides a safe, supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings and learn new strategies for coping. I work with people navigating relationships, career challenges, anxiety, codependency, life purpose, life transitions, and women's issues.

My focus

I work with adults navigating relationships, career challenges, anxiety, codependency, life purpose, life transitions, and women's issues.

My approach

I use several approaches in therapy because no one method fits all clients. Depending on your needs, I draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches. I take a holistic view of health, recognizing that mind, body, and spirit are intimately connected and influence one another.

My communication style

My desire is to work with you to develop new patterns that lead to healthier coping skills, increased confidence, and a greater sense of purpose. I help you utilize what you already know and your strengths to overcome barriers and grow into who you want to become. I believe in human resiliency, but sometimes we need help to move forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe this is what I was meant to do. I love helping people and witnessing those lightbulb moments with clients. I have always been the one people come to for a listening ear and the one they know can keep a secret.

My goals for you

I work with you to set attainable goals. We look at life patterns and which ones need to be broken or changed, and go from there. You know you best. I am here to come alongside you and help unpack the burdens that weigh you down.

Our first session

The first session is about gathering information, finding out what you need to work through, and how I might help you with that. It's also about establishing a therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Texas San Antonio Graduate School.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cara Kelley