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Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
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Kara A. Diefenderfer

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(484) 241-4178
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So many of us struggle in life, but the worst part is, we struggle in silence. I’m here to listen to whatever part of your story you want to share, whether it’s your past, your present or everything in between. I hope through listening I can help guide you to what you already know within yourself, but might not be able to see right now. Wherever you are in your journey in life, I’d like to help you through the journey.
The main areas I specialize in are addiction, trauma, codependency, BPD & ADHD. My ideal client is 30+ & motivated to do the work. Personally, I am neurodivergent, queer, and 10+ years out of active addiction. I offer a psychodynamic approach with unconditional positive regard. I give my clients a place where they can feel safe and judgement free.
Whether you are looking for a clinician for the first time or looking to find someone you can truly connect with; I understand this can be a stressful and anxious time in your life. Let me ease your anxiety by asking you to reach out to me for a phone consultation. I am licensed in both PA & NJ.
Call or Kara A. Diefenderfer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (484) 241-4178

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethlehem, PA 18020

(484) 241-4178

Lebanon, NJ 08833

Currently, I am offering Telehealth only sessions via HIPAA compliant SimplePractice. I offer services in PA & NJ.
I specialize in Substance Use, Codependency and ADHD 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Ethical, compassionate, & direct are words I use to describe myself and the therapy I do. Please reach out for a brief phone consultation.
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Let's Connect (484) 241-4178
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethlehem, PA 18020

(484) 241-4178

Lebanon, NJ 08833

Currently, I am offering Telehealth only sessions via HIPAA compliant SimplePractice. I offer services in PA & NJ.
I specialize in Substance Use, Codependency and ADHD 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Ethical, compassionate, & direct are words I use to describe myself and the therapy I do. Please reach out for a brief phone consultation.
Kara A. Diefenderfer

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Accepting several insurances in PA & NJ. Will provide superbills for OON. All charges will be collected at the end of each session. Self-pay rates can be discussed on a case by case basis.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
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Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
Accepting several insurances in PA & NJ. Will provide superbills for OON. All charges will be collected at the end of each session. Self-pay rates can be discussed on a case by case basis.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC012602 Kara A. Diefenderfer
  • In Practice for 6 Years
  • License: New Jersey 37PC00955400 / 2023
  • Attended Chestnut Hill College , Graduated 2018
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I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Clinical Trauma Provider (CCTP), Certified in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) and trained in EMDR from the EMDR Institute created by the founder of EMDR, Francine Shapiro.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
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Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Clinical Trauma Provider (CCTP), Certified in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) and trained in EMDR from the EMDR Institute created by the founder of EMDR, Francine Shapiro.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
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Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Substance Use
  • Codependency
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Working with clients with ADHD/BPD I utilize non-adherent DBT. Utilizing DBT I explore self-care, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills and sensory needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
Working with clients with ADHD/BPD I utilize non-adherent DBT. Utilizing DBT I explore self-care, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills and sensory needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT

Endorsement

Laura Bauder
Laura Bauder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, ATR-BC, CCTP, EMDR-PT
Kara is an excellent, seasoned clinician. She is well-versed in DBT and assisting clients who would benefit from DBT skills, such as those struggling with borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorders.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Jungian
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Currently, I am not offering EMDR.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
Currently, I am not offering EMDR.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT

Groups

Intro to DBT Skills Group

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Hosted by
Kara A. Diefenderfer

Welcome to our DBT skills group! In this group we will review "The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills" by Sonny Jane Wise, who is an autistic ADHDer therapist, along with the basic tenets of DBT. Over the course of ten weeks you will learn about skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, sensory needs and interpersonal skills. This virtual group will help you use the tools DBT provides to help improve your life.

Expertise

ADHD
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50
Email Kara A. Diefenderfer about this group or call - (484) 241-4178

Neurodivergent-Centered Group Therapy

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Kara A. Diefenderfer

In this group we will review DBT skills and explore real-life scenarios and which DBT skills could be best utilized. The second half of this group will be group therapy processing.

Expertise

ADHD
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50
Email Kara A. Diefenderfer about this group or call - (484) 241-4178

Codependency & Boundaries

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Hosted by
Kara A. Diefenderfer

Do you struggle with: a deep-seated need for approval from others; self-worth that depends on what others think about you; a habit of taking on more work than you can realistically handle; a tendency to apologize or take on blame in order to keep the peace; a mood that reflects how others feel, rather than your own emotions; guilt or anxiety when doing something for yourself; doing things you don’t really want to do, simply to make others happy; overwhelming fears of rejection or abandonment? If so, this may be the group for you! Please reach out to get started!

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Email Kara A. Diefenderfer about this group or call - (484) 241-4178

Location

Primary Location

Bethlehem, PA 18020

(484) 241-4178

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Lebanon, NJ 08833

(484) 241-4178

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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Currently, I am offering Telehealth only sessions via HIPAA compliant SimplePractice. I offer services in PA & NJ.
Call for a free consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
Currently, I am offering Telehealth only sessions via HIPAA compliant SimplePractice. I offer services in PA & NJ.
Call for a free consultation now - (484) 241-4178
Photo of Kara A. Diefenderfer, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kara A. Diefenderfer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, C-DBT