Meet Cara, ma, lpc
Creating a safe space for you.
I’m a Michigan-based Christian therapist specializing in anxiety & depression, women’s issues, surviving trauma & helping first responders and other service personnel.
I want you to truly hear this:
You are enough. You have purpose. You have strength.
This is a place safe place to discover all those.
My approach is rooted in compassion and connection.
We are human beings designed for connection. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster healing, growth, and lasting change.
As a Christian counselor, I seek to develop ethical & biblically professional relationship with my clients in order for you gain the best results from therapy. This is based on the following scriptures. In John 13:34, Jesus tells the disciples “Love one another: in the way that I have loved you, love one another.” Additionally, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 tells us: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” It is my hope that you would experience the healing love and comforting presence of God the Father.
How I work
“Come as you are and I’ll meet you there” is the basis of my therapeutic approach.
Theoretically, I prefer a Person-Centered approach, but I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs. I draw from person-centered approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian Counseling and Mindfulness—but more than anything, I seek the approach that best fits you and we’ll decide that together.
My Person-Centered approach provides a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where you can begin to reconnect with yourself. Grounding exercises, such as sensory awareness or focused breathing, support your ability to regulate overwhelming emotions without judgment, fostering self-awareness and growth. Since Person-Centered Theory emphasizes your autonomy and capacity for healing, grounding empowers you to take an active role in your own well-being from the very first session.
What others say about me as a therapist…
01 Kurt
“Cara is the most genuine, caring and loving therapist one will find. Anyone who comes under her care will find a highly skilled and knowledgeable therapist who authentically and unconditionally loves her clients. Cara will be a true champion for you, who cares for your mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.”
02 katie
“Cara walks through the most painful times of her clients' lives with them and celebrates them when they have victories. She is consistent, loyal, and ethical.”
03 Tammy
“I can confidently say she is a compassionate, skilled, and deeply grounded clinician. She creates a safe and supportive space for her clients, approaching each person with empathy, clarity and care.”
specializing in:
Anxiety & Trauma
Helping First Responders & Other Service Personnel
Women’s Issues
My background
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How to Overcome Trauma and Connect w/the 11 Qualities of the Soul
Transcending Trauma - The Power of IFS Therapy
Death & Grieving
TRAILS to Wellness: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma & The Brain: How They Work Together
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Bachelor of Applied Arts in Recreation Therapy from Central Michigan University, 1994
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University, 1998
Licensed Professional Counselor; Michigan License #6401007179
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West Michigan Counseling Association, serve on the Executive Board
Michigan Counseling Association
American School Counselors Association
Psychology Today
Christian Care Connection
