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Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
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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
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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 Kara Richard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 738-3207

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 738-3207
Beginning in mid-January, I will have in-person availability in a new office space in West Des Moines, Iowa.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Grief 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (515) 738-3207
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 738-3207
Beginning in mid-January, I will have in-person availability in a new office space in West Des Moines, Iowa.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and Grief 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 738-3207
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (515) 738-3207

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Sara Scott (Iowa / 077529) Kara Susann Richard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended University of Iowa, Master's of Social Work , Graduated 2024
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 738-3207
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 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
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 738-3207
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? 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
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 738-3207
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 738-3207

Location

Primary Location

Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 738-3207
"
Beginning in mid-January, I will have in-person availability in a new office space in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 738-3207
"
Beginning in mid-January, I will have in-person availability in a new office space in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Photo of Kara Richard, Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Kara Richard
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (515) 738-3207