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Kara Pagliarulo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

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Currently unable to accept new clients
189 Wind Chime Court Suite 202 Raleigh, NC 27615
The effects of trauma can reverberate long after the traumatic experience is over. Traumatic events can overwhelm your ability to cope, leaving you feeling anxious, fearful, angry, depressed, or numb. Traumatic stress can cause you worry, overthink, lose sleep, and have trouble focusing. It can strain your relationships and affect your ability to trust and feel safe. If your trauma has left you feeling stuck, hopeless, or defeated, know that help is available. Healing is possible, and you don't have to go it alone.
While I cannot go back in time to change the past, I can help you heal from the pain and get back to building a life you love. I know there is no one-size-fits-all therapy that works for everyone. It is essential to find the right fit between client and treatment approach, and that is why I am trained in several effective, science-based treatments.
If you're living with the effects of trauma, the idea of starting therapy may seem scary or overwhelming. The first step is often the hardest, but if you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed. Visit my website for answers to FAQ, and email or text me to schedule a free 15-min consultation. I look forward to hearing form you.
Call or Kara Pagliarulo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 578-7001

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

189 Wind Chime Court

Suite 202

Raleigh, NC 27615 map

(919) 578-7001
My website
I currently have a waitlist for weekly appointments.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Grief 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck and wondering if we might be a good fit? Let's schedule a free, 15-min phone consult.
Kara Pagliarulo
Let's Connect (919) 578-7001
Photo of Kara Pagliarulo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

189 Wind Chime Court

Suite 202

Raleigh, NC 27615 map

(919) 578-7001
My website
I currently have a waitlist for weekly appointments.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Grief 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck and wondering if we might be a good fit? Let's schedule a free, 15-min phone consult.
Kara Pagliarulo

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
  • MedCost
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (919) 578-7001
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (919) 578-7001

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017610 Kara Pagliarulo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSW
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Hofstra University Juris Doctorate / 2006
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (919) 578-7001
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (919) 578-7001

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Acute Stress/Recent Trauma
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Depersonalization and Derealization
  • Depression
  • First Responders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 578-7001
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (919) 578-7001

3 Endorsements

Ellen Louise Ray
Ellen Louise Ray
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWLCASMFA
Kara's warm presence and brilliant expertise in treating trauma will equip you to move past the stuck places and patterns in your life and to claim transformative, enduring healing.
Vivian Hurlston Gonzalez
Vivian Hurlston Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWLCASPMH-C
Kara is a wonderful therapist. She is empathic and client centered, offering a variety of therapeutic interventions to meet clients' needs.
Grace Therapy PLLC: We All Deserve Grace
Grace Therapy PLLC: We All Deserve Grace
LCSW AssociateMSW
Kara is very knowledgeable, and compassionate and she stays on top of everything. She is warm, and direct and provides enough amount of challenge with her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (919) 578-7001
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Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (919) 578-7001

Location

Primary Location

189 Wind Chime Court

Suite 202

Raleigh, NC 27615

(919) 578-7001
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I currently have a waitlist for weekly appointments.
Photo of Kara Pagliarulo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 578-7001
"
I currently have a waitlist for weekly appointments.
Photo of Kara Pagliarulo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Kara Pagliarulo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 578-7001