Kara Coppinger
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
It can be nice to have a champion & a challenger in life's curve balls. I'm here striving to provide support on the path toward the best version of you!
I enjoy connecting with individuals from varying backgrounds, cultures, points of view, concerns and stages of life. Commonly those who seek to meet with me may report anxiety, depression, difficulties with focus, relational concerns, issues of life transitions or wanting to learn more about how to feel more stable and sound emotionally. I also have a special interest in and often meet with Neurodiverse individuals, those identifying in the LGBTQIA+ community & people wanting to make changes in their lives, but having difficultly finding a place to begin. Described as positive, engaging and having an upbeat personality, I prefer an open, mindful-cbt, strengths-based approach to my therapy style. I strive to make the place we meet feel comfortable, judgement-free and safe. Now a bit about me....I absolutely love what I do and have always had an interest in learning more about others and being a helper. I am married, have three children and quite a few animals (furry and feathered!!) My home is busy, interesting and inviting--I wouldn't have it any other way. I am a being of plants, animals, connection and family. I am typically spending time with my loved ones, digging in the
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
- Medicaid – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPCC
MNBBHT
cc00518, Minnesota
Certificates
Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
University of ND