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Kara Busse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portland, OR 97206
Let's Connect (971) 216-5904
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Reaching out for support is a strength and it brings me great joy to offer my support to you. Through a trauma informed lens I bring compassion, curiosity, and heartfelt acceptance to our work together. Depression, anxiety, healing unresolved trauma, relationship challenges, grief, parenting and difficulty navigating life transitions are common themes clients bring in. Together we aim to identify concerns,develop healthy coping skills, build inner trust, and address and integrate trauma with care. Clients notice reduced stress, more agency, energy, improved self esteem and more fulfilling relationships.
My approach is collaborative, practical and empathic. I enjoy using evidence-based approaches including internal family systems, EMDR, and mindfulness based CBT. I draw from attachment theory, yoga therapy, and positive psychology.Informed by neuroscience, I incorporate simple, practices to support positive mental habits and regulation of the nervous system.
It's a delight to offer you a warm and inclusive space where you feel at ease showing up just as you are. I'm so glad you are here and I look forward to talking with you about the possibility of us working together. I offer a free 15 minute consultation call to determine if we are a good fit.
Call or Email Kara Busse now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 216-5904
Let's Connect (971) 216-5904
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Medicaid
- Moda Health
- PacificSource
- Regence
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (971) 216-5904
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Kara Busse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L7800 Kara Busse
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Attended Portland State University, Graduated 2004
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 216-5904
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Kara Busse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW