Kari Kulak, MDiv, MA, NCC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Austin, TX. Works with Anxiety, Burnout and Coping Skills. Sees clients in person and online. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• FeministConsiders how gender, power and social context affect a person's life and well-being, and aims for an equal relationship between client and therapist.
• Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Burnout, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Grief, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Women's Issues

Fees

Individual sessions $135, couple sessions $155; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Seminary of the Southwest

Years in practice

1

Education & qualifications