Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
5151 Mattis Rd., Ste. B, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (314) 207-4999
Not accepting new clients
Some people have intense or overwhelming emotions, feeling stressed or just “stuck” in life. While we all try to do the best we can to problem solve and manage life stressors, sometimes what we’ve been doing is no longer working for us. I am skilled in helping clients untangle strong emotions and thoughts by balancing the “see-saw” of acceptance of what won't change in life while also empowering clients to use new skills to change. In doing so, we identify unhelpful behaviors that are no longer serving a purpose and work toward more healthy behaviors that are relevant to people’s goals to figure out the problems in their lives.
I have been active in the field of social work for 8 years, with an additional 3 years of training. I integrate treatment approaches based on a client’s unique needs, while using a mindful, strengths-based and, cognitive- and dialectical-behavioral (CBT and DBT) techniques. I incorporate cultural sensitivity into treatment.
My role as a therapist is to build authentic relationships, motivate individuals toward their goals and maintain safety in the therapeutic relationship. My style is direct, compassionate and sometimes humorous, within a professional and relaxed atmosphere. Please reach out so we can discuss how we can best work together!
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Kara Shaughnessy
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (314) 207-4999
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthLink
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2017042409
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Membership with Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA)
- Attended University of Missouri-St. Louis, MSW, Graduated 2015
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 207-4999
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 207-4999
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (314) 207-4999
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Location
Primary Location
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Nearby Areas
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Call for a free consultation now - (314) 207-4999
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2023