Kara Yass, LPC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding teens, adults, and elders through their unique challenges, including trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. With a keen focus on collaboration, she offers an inclusive and affirming environment, particularly attentive to the needs of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Clients seeking to improve personal relationships, navigate life transitions, or address behaviors that aren’t serving them will find Kara’s warm, practical approach refreshing. Her experience spans four years at a community agency, working tirelessly with issues related to addiction, homelessness, and complex trauma. In addition, she brings clinical knowledge from working with college students, individuals with developmental disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Trained in evidence-based therapeutic techniques like EMDR and the Trauma Resilience Model (TRM), Kara tailors her sessions to each client's needs. Her therapeutic modalities range from trauma-focused and narrative therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), ensuring a comprehensive approach to healing. Together with her clients, Kara aims to unravel both short-term problems and long-term issues, equipping them with the insights necessary for a happy and healthy life.