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Kara Standard

Therapist(She/Her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in working with adults who feel anxious, overloaded, or caught in patterns shaped by expectations or past experiences. Whether you’re managing constant worry, burnout, or the weight of old dynamics, I offer a grounded, supportive space to help you understand what’s happening and move toward feeling more balanced and in control.

My approach to therapy

My work centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can learn to recognize their own inner guidance, build confidence in their decisions, and trust themselves more deeply. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or the lingering impact of past experiences, I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your capacity for healing and wholeness. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that carry self-doubt and the fear of not being enough, creating space for greater confidence, clarity, and trust in yourself.

What you can expect from me

Together, we take time to notice the protective patterns that have formed in response to past hurt and gently explore the vulnerable parts underneath. As this process unfolds, clients often begin to feel more connected to themselves—building trust, deepening self-understanding, and finding more ease in living from their true values

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at North Central University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Washington, New Jersey)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    204 Custer Way Southwest
    Tumwater, WA 98501