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

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 Email Achieving Balance Counseling LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (253) 523-3012
Let's Connect (253) 523-3012

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $75
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- 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
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 523-3012
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LW60026370 Cara McCartney
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended Rhode Island College, MSW, Graduated 2003
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
- Certificate from University of Washington Autism Studies / 2007
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Cara McCartney
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call or Email us 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
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email 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
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (253) 523-3012
Location
Additional Location
132 Front Avenue Southwest
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(253) 523-3012Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Achieving Balance Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 523-3012