Kara Carpenter
MS, LPCC-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (937) 646-3643
You’re the resilient one—balancing a career and family while white-knuckling through the day. Whether you’re navigating the "identity blur" of postpartum, the high-stakes grief of divorce, or the hum of high-functioning anxiety, you don’t need a generalist. You need a strategist.
My ideal client is the parent exhausted from "performing" wellness. Together, we’ll untangle mom-guilt from intuition and reactive-mode from your true values. Our goal isn't just "feeling better"—it’s reclaiming agency. We’ll move you from constant reaction to intentional action, so you can finally be present for the life you’ve worked so hard to build.
I specialize in "high-stakes transitions"—helping parents navigate the identity blur of postpartum, the complexity of divorce, and the hum of high-functioning anxiety. I’m not a generalist; I’m a strategist. We’ll untangle guilt from intuition and move you from survival mode to agency, so you can finally be present for the life you’ve built.
I know you’re used to being the one everyone counts on, but you don’t have to carry the mental load alone. Whether you’re navigating the raw vulnerability of new parenthood or the grief of a divorce, I offer a steady, non-judgmental space to help you find your footing. You’ve done the hard work of surviving; let’s start the work of healing. Reach out today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kara Carpenter now - (937) 646-3643
Let's Connect (937) 646-3643
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Providence
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / E.1100606-SUPV Kara Carpenter
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Wright State University, MS, Graduated 2010
- License: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (CompactConnect) LPC-MN-621 / 2026
- License: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health (CompactConnect) LPC-AZ-620 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kara Carpenter
MS, LPCC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (937) 646-3643
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Co-parenting
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Part of Carpenter Counseling
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based