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Through active listening we can help guide you to what you already know within yourself, but may not be able to see right now. Wherever you are in your journey in life, we can help you through the journey…”

Why K.A.D.?

K.A.D. Counseling is the culmination of over 20 years of personal and professional research, education and growth. Our journey of research, education and growth is never-ending. We are always seeking out the best practices within the field of psychology and among our colleagues. K.A.D. Counseling is a multi-disciplinary team that sees individuals, couples, and families. Transparency, ethics, boundaries, and professionalism are qualities you can always expect from K.A.D. Counseling.

We are here to help…

Frequently Asked..

💭 Is Therapy right for me?

Choosing to start therapy is a deeply personal decision—and one that doesn’t have to be made alone.
📞 We offer free 15-minute phone consultations to explore whether therapy feels like the right step for you, and whether we feel like the right fit to walk alongside you.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Who do you work with?
Between our clinicians, we support adults 18+ navigating:

· 🧠 Neurodivergence
· 🌪️ Trauma
· 🏳️‍🌈 Identity exploration
· 💼 Life just… being life

We meet you with compassionate care that actually fits.

🧠 How will therapy help me?
Therapy at K.A.D. Counseling isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about making space to explore what’s underneath the overwhelm.

You might be navigating:

· 🌪️ ADHD highs & crashes
· 🌊 BPD emotional intensity
· 😣 Chronic illness or pain
· 🧱 Deep trauma responses

We’ll help you untangle, reconnect, and rebuild a life that works for you.

That might look like:

· 🔄 Pattern awareness
· 🌿 Nervous system work
· 🧱 Trauma processing
· 💬 Unmasking
· 🛑 Boundary setting
· 🤲 Learning how to fall apart and feel safe doing it

🎯 Therapy works best as a collaborative process.
If something feels off, we encourage open dialogue. Your feedback isn’t just welcome—it’s essential.

🏥 Do you accept Insurance?
✅ Yes—we’re in-network with select insurance providers.
💸 We also offer:

· Self-pay options
· Sliding scale rates based on need
· 🧾 Superbills for out-of-network (OON) reimbursement

🎯 Our goal: make affirming, accessible care as stress-free as possible.

💻 Can we meet virtually?
Absolutely!
All sessions are held via HIPAA-compliant telehealth (SimplePractice).
No commute. No waiting room. Just cozy clothes and care that meets you where you are.

🏡 We are fully virtual-only—so you can access therapy from wherever feels safe and comfortable.

🌈 Come as you are. We will too.

💊 Is medication a substitute for therapy?
Not necessarily.
💡 Therapy and medication serve different—but sometimes complementary—roles.

🧑‍⚕️ While we don’t prescribe, we’re happy to collaborate with your prescriber.
Whether you’re:

· 💊 On meds
· ❓ Considering them
· 🚫 Not interested at all

You are welcome here.
No pressure. No judgment.

Testimonials

Rooted in neurodivergent, queer, and trauma-affirming values, our practice is built on trust and authenticity. Here’s how clients describe the impact of our work together.

For so long, I thought I was the only one who feels the way I feel, and then I met Kara and things slowly started making more sense. I feel like I belong. I don’t feel like I’m alone. Kara has helped me see that I am worthy of care and help.

~ A.F.

Working with Kara has been transformative. As an adult who received a later neurodivergent diagnosis, Kara has been the compassionate and skilled clinician most needed during a time of self-reflection and discovery. I recommend Kara both for individual therapy as well as her groups. Both have offered broad perspectives to allow deeper processing. For most of my life, having gone from not feeling seen or heard, to participating in groups with supportive people who are also sharing in a journey has been an invaluable experience for me.
~ Anonymous

Kara is a great counselor for me, one of the best I’ve ever had. I’ve only been seeing her for a few months; she’s changed me and my relationship. Given me hope I can improve. I’ve seen numerous therapists over the years (at least 5 this year) and Kara is the only one I think I’ll be with long term.
~ S.C.

Not only are my individual sessions with Kara so helpful and healing, but also are the groups that she runs. Kara is very knowledgeable, empathic, inclusive, warm, inviting, and very relatable. All of her qualities as a therapist have helped me be more open, to which I feel like I am finally able to understand myself and my past better as well as heal from past traumas.
~ M.F.

I have been seeing Kara for about 2 years both one on one and in several groups. She is always understanding and easy to talk to. Her passion for helping others is obvious in groups and during counseling and by her many payment options and sliding scales. I have learned a lot and look forward to learning and healing more. I can’t recommend her enough. My life is much better because of everything I have learned, and the people I have met in groups. The groups are informative and create a positive place for sharing and growth.
~ KLU

I was in and leaving a difficult relationship with codependency and coping issues on my part, and addiction and related issues on my partners part. I specifically sought Kara as a provider because of her experience on both sides of addiction issues, and I am so thankful that she is able to clearly help me navigate these issues with perspective. Having that robust and genuine understanding of situations, combined with her expertise in navigating the feelings and the path forward as such a tremendous help.

Kara is real, she is genuine, she is living the same struggles we all face, and she is still non-judgmental, forward-thinking, and an advocate to healthy positive change at your pace.

~ H.S.

Never expecting to need or be willing to accept therapy, I found myself like so many unable to dig myself out of a deep, dark hole. I feel blessed to have found Kara A.Diefenderfer who has patiently, caringly, and educationally helped save my life through the last three years of individual, out-patient, and group therapy.

She’s taught me that mental disease doesn’t discriminate, strikes at any time, and demands consistent therapy and a regimented, self-care-routine. For me, it’s imperative to stay grounded and routine is everything. Kara has recommended podcasts, groups, videos, and books I needed to help me understand the battle I face every day.

Finally, having spent my life as an athlete, coach and athletic director, being tough was drilled into me at an early age. Unfortunately, with mental health disease, being tough I’ve learned is the worst characteristic to have. I had to learn to reach out, accept help, be vulnerable, and, most importantly, commit to the necessary work to stay as mentally healthy as possible.

Being tough means taking the steps (which are often difficult) to reach out for help and admitting it’s impossible to defeat alone.

~ B.H.

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