Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Urbandale, IA 50322
Let's Connect (515) 738-3207
As a therapist, I welcome you as you are. My passion is empowering young people on the path to flourishing and abundant life while honoring the family system and recognizing the value of healthy attachment. I have experience supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families, single mothers, and individuals in hospice care. I have also worked alongside adolescents through a youth-development curriculum designed to empower teens. I strive to help individuals break free from childhood trauma, toxic stress, and emotional neglect.
I am a relational, client-focused therapist trained in EMDR, also using techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and internal family systems. I believe in a holistic, trauma-informed approach viewing each person as a beautifully complex system that includes mind, body, and spirit.
You are the expert of your story. The therapeutic journey provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your unique experience, develop inner capacities, and work towards an empowered sense of self. This process is never linear, requiring incredible courage and strength. To walk alongside you in the courageous journey of healing is my privilege.
Call or Email Kara Richard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 738-3207
Let's Connect (515) 738-3207
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Iowa Total Care
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (515) 738-3207
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Sara Scott (Iowa / 077529) Kara Susann Richard
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended University of Iowa, Master's of Social Work , Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (515) 738-3207
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Grief
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (515) 738-3207
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Polyvagal Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (515) 738-3207