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Kara Beres, ATR, LMHC, MA(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Registered Art Therapist, ATRLicensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Florida
Narcissistic abuse- Relationship issues- Addiction-Codependency-Childhood trauma-Attachment issues-
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Professional statement

Kara Beres is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Kara graduated from Drexel University with a MA in Art Therapy and Counseling. She works with adolescence, adults, parents, and couples with mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, unbalanced relationships, emotional pain, self criticism, and other factors that present difficulties to everyday life. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach with psycho-education, and an insight oriented and approach to help her client's gain new awareness and develop practical coping skills.

Kara's focus in the healing process is to guide individuals toward self awareness, to energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. She welcomes both individual adults and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights into your thoughts and behaviors, and develop coping strategies to manage stress and self-criticism. You don't have to face these difficulties alone; together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and personal growth.


Message to clients

Before we begin working together, I want you to know that you don’t have to show up already knowing what you need or how to fix it. My hope is that you come exactly as you are—tired, overwhelmed, uncertain, hopeful, or somewhere in between. I’m here to help you sort through what feels messy, confusing, or heavy, and to guide you toward feeling more grounded, capable, and connected to yourself. You don’t have to carry everything alone anymore.

In our work, you can expect a balance of warmth, honesty, and practical strategies. I’m not here to simply talk at you or keep things on the surface—I want to help you create real movement in your life. That means we’ll look at the patterns that keep pulling you off track, learn how to quiet the self-doubt, and build healthier ways of thinking, relating, and coping. You will always know the “why” behind what we’re doing, and you’ll leave each session with tools you can actually use, not just ideas that fade by the next week.

Most importantly, I want you to feel supported in becoming the version of yourself you’ve been trying to reach for a long time. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel understood, empowered, and capable of making changes that last. You deserve a life that feels spacious—and I’m here to help you move toward it, step by step, at your own pace.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years


Evergreen, Certified Clinical Trauma Propfessional, 2023

Licensure

Florida: MH21430

Languages

English

Specialties

Narcissistic abuse - Narcissistic abuse refers to a specific pattern of emotional and psychological abuse perpetrated by individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It is characterized by cycles such as idealization, devaluation, and discard, and often includes gaslighting, blame‑shifting, emotional manipulation, control, and exploitation.

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Ambetter of Florida
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue
  • Florida Blue - Medicare
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$120 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$80 - $120

Client testimonials

"She was so helpful and informative"
- Zencare client April 2023
"This therapist is caring, empathic and a leader."
- Zencare client May 2023

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