Kara Westgate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kara Westgate

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 3 days ago
25 years in practice

My strengths are based in treating the adult population through the use of CBT and A.R.T. with a strengths and solution focus.

I have been practicing with evidence-based techniques, for about 25 years in various treatment settings including mental health center, partial hospitalization program, inpatient hospitalization, and on, to find my current passion in private practice with individuals. I work with adults whom I feel would be a good therapeutic match for my approach of cognitive behavioral and accelerated resolution therapies, with a strengths and solution focus, to collaboratively set goals to meet your specific needs. All individuals have the capacity for growth and change, as well as to move beyond life's stumbling blocks, if given the opportunity, and with adequate support. Often, the most profound growth, can be found through painful experiences. In my office, you will find an atmosphere of comfort, relaxation, warmth and acceptance as you are empowered and encouraged to utilize your strengths to make the positive changes necessary for growth. It is an honor for me to accompany you in your journey. I look forward to meeting you. ***Please provide a phone number in your email for adequate response options (when technical errors create barriers to making contact)***

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
closed
Wed
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Personal Growth
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • Clinical Social Worker

    Kansas Behavioral Science and Regulatory Board

    4600, Kansas

Education

  • Washburn University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2003