Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP

Achieving Balance Counseling LLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12303 Meridian East, Suite 200, Puyallup, WA 98373
Let's Connect (253) 523-3012
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Our mission at Achieving Balance Counseling is to foster an environment that empowers an individual or family’s ability to resolve, change and achieve balance in order to attain happiness, hope and harmony in life.
ABC staff are master and bachelor level clinicians with years of experience with children and families who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse and/or neglect. We are trained in a variety of modalities and specialize in trauma and attachment.
Here at ABC we understand that life can feel like a balancing act! We offer flexible scheduling and a safe space to everyone!
Call or Achieving Balance Counseling LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (253) 523-3012

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12303 Meridian East

Suite 200

Puyallup, WA 98373 map

(253) 523-3012

132 Front Avenue Southwest

Castle Rock, WA 98611 map

We offer therapy sessions in-person or online. We are available most weekdays, some weekends and in the evenings.
$75 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (253) 523-3012
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12303 Meridian East

Suite 200

Puyallup, WA 98373 map

(253) 523-3012

132 Front Avenue Southwest

Castle Rock, WA 98611 map

We offer therapy sessions in-person or online. We are available most weekdays, some weekends and in the evenings.
$75 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $75
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We are in-network with most private insurance plans, medicaid, medicare, tricare, and VA insurances. A superbill for out-of-network clients can be provided to help with reimbursement. Private pay arrangements can be made as well. We're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 523-3012
"
We are in-network with most private insurance plans, medicaid, medicare, tricare, and VA insurances. A superbill for out-of-network clients can be provided to help with reimbursement. Private pay arrangements can be made as well. We're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 523-3012

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Cara McCartney

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LW60026370 Cara McCartney
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Rhode Island College, MSW, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
  • Certificate from University of Washington Autism Studies / 2007
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I am a certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Treatment Provider (TF-CBT)
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 523-3012
"
I am a certified Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Treatment Provider (TF-CBT)
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 523-3012

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (253) 523-3012
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (253) 523-3012

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (253) 523-3012
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (253) 523-3012

Location

Primary Location

12303 Meridian East

Suite 200

Puyallup, WA 98373

(253) 523-3012

Additional Location

132 Front Avenue Southwest

Castle Rock, WA 98611

(253) 523-3012
"
We offer therapy sessions in-person or online. We are available most weekdays, some weekends and in the evenings.
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 523-3012
"
We offer therapy sessions in-person or online. We are available most weekdays, some weekends and in the evenings.
Photo of Cara McCartney - Achieving Balance Counseling LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 523-3012