Cara Waters (She/Her)

Trauma therapy can help you cope with trauma, whether it’s caused by a one-time event, or an ongoing or long-lasting situation. Most everyone has experienced some kind of trauma in their lifetime. If trauma, painful memories or flashbacks are holding you back from becoming your authentic self, please call me today.

Eclectic Therapy is a therapy approach that draws the most relevant techniques from other evidence-based therapy modalities together for an effective, individualized treatment plan. Eclectic Therapists value the fact that each client is unique and has unique needs in therapy. I believe each client is different and has unique needs. I work to give my clients the most effective therapy outcomes.

Addiction counseling is an evidence-based treatment that improves your ability to identify and change negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is not just about quitting the substances you are using to relieve discomfort, but understanding the underlying reasons why you are experiencing discomfort around your emotions.

Addiction counseling is an evidence-based treatment that improves your ability to identify and change negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is not about using substances. It is about why you are using substances to block out painful emotions. If you want to quit using substances and get your life back, better than ever before, call me for assistance.

Are you struggling with your sexual orientation? LGBTQ counseling can help with exploring your gender identity or expression; exploring your sexual orientation; thinking about coming out; identifying and managing depression, anxiety, or gender dysphoria; and dealing with discrimination or bullying. I identify as lesbian and truly understand the complexities that arise when coming out and dealing with discrimination. Please allow me to assist you in your process.

I focus on helping clients understand the nature of addiction, becoming drug-free and preventing relapse, as well as, understanding the reasons beneath using substances. If you are struggling with an out-of-control addiction, please call me for assistance.

I teach my clients to recognize and accept emotions they may have repressed, and help them understand why codependent patterns developed in their past and how these patterns have transferred to other relationships. You can begin to stand up for yourself, say "no," and have healthier relationships in all areas of your life.

Do you or your partner find yourselves criticizing or shutting down during conflict? Have you noticed that you feel more like a roommates rather than romantic partners? Do you want more connection but feel you are out of options? I understand relationships can be challenging, and feeling disconnected from your partner is disheartening. We will discover your attachment style and work together to explore what threatens your bond, making it easier to communicate and empathize with each other.

Are you tired of being tired? Have you tried to stop and continue going back to the one thing destroying your life? I understand addiction and recovery. If you are ready to make changes, get healthier and put your life and relationships back together, contact me today.