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, LMHC, RPT-S™
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 Supervisor™ (RPT-S™) and is trained in Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents as well as certified in AutPlay Therapy.
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ and RPT-S™ are trademarks identifying credentials exclusively issued by the Association for Play Therapy, Inc.
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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