Kara Cirkl, LMHC

Therapist/Owner

Kara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience in the mental health profession. Kara owned a successful private practice in Dubuque, IA for over 5 years. She received her Master’s from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2014. Since graduation, she has been working as a mental health counselor. As a therapist, she employs a holistic, all inclusive, empathetic style to therapy.

It is in Kara’s professional interest to provide the most effective therapy to her clients by integrating a use of therapy techniques to include Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based, Mindfulness, and incorporating empirically supported practices.

Kara’s clinical skills are applicable to individuals of most ages (16+) including couples, adolescents, and adults. She works with individuals with anxiety, depression/mood disorders, trauma and abuse history, life changes and adjustment issues, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, and has a special interest in couples counseling.

Kara prides herself in being clinically minded and emotionally grounded. Collaboratively, you will begin a journey towards understanding, growth, and personal discovery. Kara would be honored to participate on this journey with you.

Additional information

Kara is currently participating in a certification program through Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Providing therapy services across the state of Iowa via telehealth only.

Accepting:
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield and private pay

Kara’s Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays 8:00- 3:00
Wednesday 8:00-12:00