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Cara Bickel

Cara Bickel

MSW
10 years of experience
Virtual

My greatest passion is helping clients who are dealing with relationship problems, codependency issues, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and having a pattern of staying in unhealthy relationships. I have helped many clients who struggle in these areas learn how they got to this place. Then together we focus on creating and maintaining healthy boundaries to help increase self-esteem, self-confidence, and enjoy healthier relationships. This work is very near and dear to my heart.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session I will do my best to make you feel comfortable and at ease. I understand it can be very hard to share such personal issues with someone new. If you are not ready to share something in the beginning that is completely ok. You are in charge. The first session is mostly information gathering about the issues that bring you to therapy and background information about your life and relationships.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength as a therapist is my past life experiences, having have dealt with the challenges of anxiety, relationship issues, overcoming codependency, and learning to create and maintain healthy boundaries. I have now come to a place in my life where I am at peace and am grateful I can draw on these experiences to help others. Many of my clients have found themselves more comfortable working with me because they feel that I can relate to their struggles. I look forward to meeting with you, and being a support to help you grow and produce lasting change in your life!

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Perhaps my greatest strength as a therapist is my past life experiences, having dealt with the challenges of anxiety, relationship issues, overcoming codependency and learning to create and maintain healthy boundaries. I have now reached a place in my life where I am at peace, and am grateful I can draw on these experiences to help others. Many of my clients have found themselves more comfortable working with me because they feel that I can relate to their struggles.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT to help show you how your thinking affects your mood. I will help you to learn to think in a less negative way about yourself and your life. We will learn together a better understanding on how thinking negatively is a habit that, like any other habit, can be broken.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

I use CBT-I to help you focus on exploring the connection between the way we think, the things we do, and how we sleep. We will work to help to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to your symptoms of insomnia.

Christian Counseling

Faith is so important and can be one of our greatest strengths in times of trouble. I can incorporate your faith into all treatment techniques, to help understand and cope with these challenges. I am here to help and can discuss faith related matters openly and without judgment.