Karen Capehart, MA, LCMHC-A, smiling professional counselor at Hearth Counseling & Consulting in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering trauma-informed and affirming therapy services.

Karen Capehart, MA, LCMHC-A

Welcome to Hearth Counseling & Consulting

Hi there! I am Karen Capehart, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I strive to cultivate therapeutic spaces that are honest, kind, affirming, and feel like a breath of fresh air in your week. I hope to provide services that help you become more whole and flexible with life’s challenges. Therapy should be a space where you are growing in knowledge of yourself and fostering resiliency to take on the world around you.

Education & Professional Background

  • Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hamilton, MA

  • Licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A)

  • Professional Experience:

    • Higher Education 

    • Individual and group counseling settings

My Approach to Therapy

My approach is grounded in empathy, humor, and creativity to develop a strong trauma-informed therapeutic relationship. I seek to understand your world holistically, not just what’s going on in your mind, but also in your body and your environment. I utilize an integrated approach which allows me to pull from modalities that make sense for your story and what you’re looking for in therapy. My hope is that therapy feels like a safe space to land. Nothing is required of you, you can’t fail, and you don’t have to be impressive. Therapy should feel like an honest unloading, not another thing on the to-do list. Upon request, I can provide services which integrate with Christianity. All beliefs, faith, and identities are welcomed and celebrated!

Areas of Focus

  • Life Transitions – Processing changes in identity, stage of life, community, or unexpected events. 

  • LGBTQIA Communities – Supporting queer and gender-diverse individuals as they embrace their identities and find caring community. 

  • Anxiety and Stress – Addressing mood-related symptoms and overall emotional wellness as well as building tolerance for emotional engagement.

  • Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change – Engaging with the emotional experiences related to climate change and fostering growth in resiliency.

  • Disordered Eating and Body Image – Work creatively to support sustainable mindsets and habits which help individuals engage with their bodies positively.

  • Religious Community and Theological Issues – Aid in healing from religious traumas, theological issues, and support meaning-making with or without spiritual practice.

  • Faith leaders and ministry workers – Assist in stress management uniquely related to leadership in religious communities and ministry work.

Therapeutic Techniques & Modalities

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based & Somatic Practices 

  • Art Therapy

A Little About Me

I’ve spent the last couple of years in the Boston area, loving the snow, ocean views, and small New England towns. My husband and I are NC natives and excited to be back in the sun! I am a hobby collector and enjoy many activities such as board games (including TTRPGs), crocheting/knitting, trying out new vegetarian recipes, reading, and practicing yoga. I believe that community is an invaluable aspect of being human and strive to live life alongside others. 

I would be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s twists and turns! My hope is that I can provide a safe space where we can work creatively and collaboratively.

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS

  • Aetna

  • SHP

  • Medicaid

  • Out-of-network for all others

Session Availability

  • Virtual and In-Person sessions offered

Location

8392 Six Forks Rd, Suite 203

Raleigh, NC 27615

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