Degrees
Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Marriage & Family Therapy
California State University, Northridge
Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy
California Lutheran University
Certifications & Trainings
- Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist
- WA DOH recognized Child Mental Health Specialist
- Certified in AutPlay therapy
TRAININGS
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Harborview CBT+ Learning Collaborative (intensive training on CBT for anxiety, depression, trauma and disruptive behavior in children)
- Over 150 hours of Play Therapy trainings
- Embracing the Diversity of GLBTQ Youth and Families (EDGY)
- Anxiety & Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Telehealth Laws & Ethics
Kara Meyer, MS, LMHC, CMHS, RPT
Child Mental Health Therapist, Co-owner, Clinical Supervisor | (she/her)
425.224.5438
kara@unifiedbh.org
As a child and adolescent therapist, I utilize you and your child’s strengths to improve emotional, cognitive and behavioral functioning. I believe that every child has the potential to create a fulfilling life and future with the right support. I use your child’s interests to foster a connection and relationship in counseling. Whether it be through play, art, music, or the outdoors, I want to encourage individuality and confidence while learning how to improve overall functioning.
I specialize in youth 12 & under and the families that love them. I have specific experience and training with youth and young people with symptoms of autism spectrum, sensory processing difficulties, attention deficits and disruptive behaviors. I take a evidence-based systems approach, collaborating with caregivers, teachers, and other significant adults in the child’s life to identify barriers the child is facing and create a cohesive, consistent and individualized treatment plan. My goal is to help you and your child find balance in your lives.
Kara Meyer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents as well as certified in AutPlay Therapy.
Specialties for Children 10 and Under
Disruptive behaviors/emotional outbursts
- Emotional outburst evaluation
- Anger management
- Mood/emotion regulation
- Coordination with other care providers
- Parent coaching/teaching about disruptive behaviors & emotional outbursts
- Educational advocacy
Anxiety and/or depression in children
- Teach/practice coping skills for anxiety and depression
- Develop emotional intelligence and comfort with emotional expression
- Coordination with other care providers
- Parent coaching/teaching about anxiety & depression in children
- Educational advocacy
Autism Spectrum/Sensory Processing
- Functional sensory coping skills
- Social skills training
- Parent coaching/teaching about ASD & Sensory Processing
- Coordination with other care providers
- Educational advocacy
- Certified in AutPlay therapy, a specialized therapy for children with ASD
Attention-deficits/Difficulty focusing
- Focusing skills training
- Social skills training
- Coordination with other care providers
- Parent coaching/teaching about attention-deficits and ADD/ADHD
- Educational advocacy
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