Kara Clough is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of their launching years. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, she specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equipping young clients with essential skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.
In addition to working with today’s young people, she provides therapy to individuals ranging from childhood through the Golden Years. Kara also offers group sessions focusing on a variety of topics. She believes in the transformative power of the therapeutic process and is committed to empowering young people with the tools they need to thrive. Her approach is warm and empathetic, fostering a safe therapeutic environment where others feel heard and understood.
Private Services Offered
- Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
- DBT Skills Training
- Crisis Management and Intervention
- Family and Couples Therapy
Psychotherapy Treatment Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Emotion Regulation/Distress Tolerance Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Dynamics
Education and Licensure/Memberships
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2017-present
- Master of Social Work, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of New Mexico (2007)
- National Association of Social Workers member since 2010
- National Organization for Victim Advocacy member since 2023
703-752-6181 | Fax: 703-752-6201 www.bridgetowellnesscenters.com