Kara Metcalf

Therapist

5 years of experience

Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care

Virtual & in-person
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I’m Kara. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a M. A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I am passionate in facilitating learning through play with children, bringing awareness and support to postpartum depression and anxiety, and providing an outlet in our community for couple, family, or parenting support.

My approach to therapy

My experience ranges from individual to couple and family services utilizing an eclectic approach for individual needs with focuses on play, expressive arts, and Gottman Methods for relationships. I believe in a client centered approach tailoring treatment towards your specific goals, unique circumstances and symptoms.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to help empower individuals to take charge of their lives through identification, awareness, and action while offering a warm, empathetic, and validating environment to explore your emotional experiences.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Inquisitive, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
5 years of experience
Training
MA (Master of Arts) at Liberty University
License type
LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Virginia)
Licensed in
Virginia
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
More specialties
ADD/ADHD, OCD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Trauma, PTSD
Therapy methods
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Play, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
Care types
Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
Ages served
Adults, Children, Adolescents
Languages
English
Location
11159 Air Park Road Suite 1
Ashland, VA 23005