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Kara Cantu

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome to my profile and congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards change and living your life with more peace. Hailing from Florida originally, my degree is from the University of South Florida and the University or Sarasota (Argosy University). My focus is on working with clients of all genders and identities to heal from addictions, trauma, anxiety of transitional issues. I believe that a better life is possible and everyone deserves to live without fear.

My approach to therapy

I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Action Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Therapy to help persons make significant changes in their functioning. I am trained in narrative trauma processing and and EMDR. I have over 25 years of experience helping persons to overcome addictions, OCD and relationship or sex addiction. I hope to meet you where you at and use the best method for you!

What you can expect from me

I believe each of us has the right to be able to live without fear and be free to experience life to the fullest. Whether its small steps or big steps, we can make make the journey together so you can be who you want to be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Argosy University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of South Florida
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
    Ohio
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Neuropsychological Testing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    Spanish