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Kara Allen, LMFT

she/her/hers
Senior Counselor
Fully Licensed
Specialized in Couples (Gottman)

Welcome. Therapy is a powerful tool of change, and embarking down this journey is intimidating. So whether you are brand new to therapy or starting back in on your work, I’m so glad you are here. 

In our therapy, you will find a warm, curious, and authentic counselor. I am wholehearted and ready to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Whether you are struggling with moments from your past, current relationships with yourself and others, or something else altogether. I am compassionate and empathetic. I believe that the relationship we develop together is the foundation for our work. If you don’t feel safe and seen, you will struggle to grow. 

I recognize the cultures and systems around us – taking the time to address them from your unique family all the way up to broader beliefs in our society. I take an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and accepting approach. 

I practice from a relational lens, meaning we decide what therapy will look like together. My areas of clinical focus include: 

-Trauma (family of origin, relational, societal, medical, and more) 

-Relationships 

-Perfectionism 

-Anxiety 

When I’m not in the office I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my dog, family, and friends. I grew up in Austin and am honored to support our mental health community at Therapy Austin. If you are interested in meeting, please click the link below! 

Want help finding a great counselor? Call us at (512) 201-4501 ext. 1 or share your contact info here.

MORE ABOUT Kara

Rates

Starts at $125/hr*

*Actual rates subject to
counsellor openings

Area of Expertise

Warm and accepting 

Curious and compassionate 

Anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming 

Specializations

Couples (Gottman)

Services

Couples Counseling
Individual Counseling

Locations

Central Main
North
Offsite

Works With

Anxiety & Stress
Communication
Inner Critic/Negative Self Talk
Life Transitions (Relationships, Work, Identity)
Perfectionism
Pregnancy/Postpartum
Premarital
Relationships
Trauma (ie. Developmental, Acute, Complex)
Troubled Childhood

Techniques & Experience

Attachment
Couples Therapy
Gottman Method
Mindfulness
Perinatal Therapy

Qualities

Active sense of humor
Body Positive
Direct
Familiarity with Adoption/Foster Parenting Experience
Familiarity with Reproductive & Infertility Experience
Female
Identifies as Queer
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Personal Experience with Chronic Illness
Warm & caring

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