About Kara Purves
Focus areas
Adoption Counseling
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Anxiety
Marriage Counseling
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Dialectical (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Eclectic
Family / Marital
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kara Purves
I provide personalized care and work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring my approach to your needs and goals. I believe that each person's strength and potential for healing and growth lie within. The goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploring experiences and developing healthy coping mechanisms and practical skills, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Akron. My main area of focus is EMDR Therapy with couples and individuals. With couples, I concentrate on relational trauma, such as infidelity, abuse, or loss of a child. With individuals, I address childhood trauma, attachment wounds, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and other traumatic events. I also provide CBT, EFT, and DBT Therapy.
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, emphasizes the importance of embracing and valuing an object's history. In life, uninvited challenges and mistakes are opportunities for growth and transformation. Therapy is not just a healing method but a belief that breaks and repairs are valuable parts of one's story.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I often use Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we will explore and construct a treatment plan to fit your needs and goals and then adapt as needed in an ongoing collaboration. Just as a well-fitted suit or dress is not a one-size-fits-all and requires customization, so does a well-fitted treatment plan. I also use EMDR Therapy to help clients heal and reprocess trauma that is "stuck" and prevents progress even after talk therapy.
Clients have described me as validating, easy to talk to, informative, and direct when calling out bulls**. I meet my clients where they are in their journey and then gently guide and nudge them toward their potential for healing and growth.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My main area of focus is trauma, whether individually healing from childhood abuse, an attachment wound, sexual abuse, a sudden loss, or other traumatic event, or relationally healing from infidelity, domestic abuse, divorce, infertility, or other painful situations. I help clients heal first, then repair and grow, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $240 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $240 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I accept insurance through Headway, which includes the following:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Oxford
Cigna
United Healthcare
Oscar Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Popular visit reasons
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Abandonment issues
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Abandonment issues
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
New Patient Visit
Office location
Kara Purves, IMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Kintsugi Counseling Services
17900 Jefferson Park Rd, Suite 101, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The University of Akron, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1164006474
How soon can I make an appointment with Kara Purves?
Generally, Kara Purves has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kara Purves's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kara Purves accepting new patients?
Kara Purves generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kara Purves's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kara Purves accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kara Purves online?
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What practice does Kara Purves work with?
Kara Purves works with Kintsugi Counseling Services.
Where is Kara Purves's office located?
Kara Purves has 3 office locations, including in Middleburg Heights and Rendville, view full addresses on Kara Purves's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kara Purves?
Kara Purves frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kara Purves on their profile.
What languages does Kara Purves speak?
Kara Purves speaks English.