Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
I have experience counseling people of all ages in both individual and group settings. I have ties to the military community and have been an advocate for veteran suicide awareness. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and have completed courses in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am a QPR Gatekeeper for education in suicide prevention.
I believe counseling provides a safe, warm, supportive relationship where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings and learn new strategies for coping with situations and emotions. My desire is to work with you to develop new patterns in your life that can lead to healthier coping skills, increased confidence, and a greater sense of purpose and meaning in your life. I believe my role is to help you utilize what you already know and your strengths to help you overcome barriers in order to grow more fully into who you want to become. I believe in the strength of human resiliency, but sometimes we become stuck and need help to move forward. I believe that one must take a holistic approach to overall health. The mind, body and spirit are so intimately connected that one most certainly influences the others.
As far as human nature is concerned, I believe you have a desire to do what is right, but often find you do the very things that might not be in your best interests. That desire to do what is right is what gives me hope for everyone. I believe you can never fall too far to benefit from counseling. I believe everyone can change – if they really want to. I want to be the person that helps you on your journey of hope. I think so many people keep everything bottled up and do not share their feelings and fears with anyone. This can lead them to believe they are the only one feeling this way and that can be a very dark place. I want you to know you are not alone and that there is hope!
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She often echoes George Eliot’s line: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” Cara Kelley brings that spirit to her work with people seeking change and renewed purpose.
With eight years of experience, Cara has provided counseling in both individual and group formats and has maintained close ties to the military community. She has also served as an advocate for veteran suicide awareness.
Cara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa and is nationally certified as a counselor. Her professional training includes courses in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she is trained as a QPR Gatekeeper for suicide prevention.
Cara approaches counseling as a safe, warm, and supportive relationship where clients can express thoughts and feelings and learn practical strategies for coping. She works collaboratively to develop new patterns that promote healthier coping, greater confidence, and a stronger sense of meaning and purpose. Her role is to help clients draw on their existing strengths to overcome barriers and grow toward the life they want to build.
Believing in the resilience of people, Cara recognizes that individuals can become stuck and sometimes need outside support to move forward. She takes a holistic view of wellbeing – understanding that the mind, body, and spirit influence one another – and holds a hopeful outlook that change is possible for those who want it. Cara aims to help clients feel less alone and to guide them toward renewed hope.
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One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the format that best fits their lives, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide care through these channels, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, effective way to address everyday mental health concerns and move toward healthier coping and greater wellbeing.
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