Kara Joseph LCSW

I welcome all adult clients, particularly those who are new to therapy, in my practice. I want to be the therapist I was looking for when I started my own journey. Everyone, regardless of reason, deserves to have a therapist they can feel safe and connected to. I know what it’s like to feel a bit lost and the pressure to find your way. In our work together, I’ll help you find your path on your own terms and not just because society tells you so.

Transparency, authenticity, curiosity, humor, and responsibility are just some of the core values that shape my approach to the care I provide. I strive to give my clients the comfortable space to be who they are, talk about their experiences, and talk about any trauma related to these experiences in a way that brings safety and comfort, which may otherwise be hard to find. I also encourage some laughs along the way, as well. I’m a therapist who recognizes and acknowledges my privilege and place in both the world and in the mental health system, and how that will either align or differ with my clients because it’s connected in all we do and I prefer not to ignore it. It’s essential to recognize the systems that we’re in and how they may benefit or hinder our worldview and the choices we’re able, or unable, to make. I also value my responsibility as the role of therapist in your process. My job is to create a safe space that allows you to show up as your whole self with all your identities. That’s our journey together. Sometimes this journey is enjoyable, and other times it feels less enjoyable. But in order to grow we often have to step outside of our comfort zones and give way to vulnerability. There’s safety that comes from comfort, but the outcome from vulnerability is often immeasurable growth.

I have over 12 years of experience in the mental health and social services fields. I specialize primarily in Gen Z and Millennial-aged adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, family and career challenges, and trauma. My style is integrative, compassionate, and strengths-based, and I believe in building a strong rapport to create a space for challenging conversations. I welcome all clients, especially those who are new to therapy and nervous about how to begin.

• New York, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 097563

My journey to and through social work has been diverse and unique; from schools, jail, and the family court system/child welfare, to home and community-based programs for families and private practice for individuals. These experiences highlight the importance of including the systems and environments that intersect in an individual’s life into the work I do with them during individual therapy. Using this lens helps build insight on how to approach the challenges that a person brings into the space, as well as identify the strengths they have to use. Utilizing this approach, along with creating a healthy and honest relationship with a client, is my recipe for a successful therapy journey. I believe it’s never too late to rewrite your own story.