Kara Wade, LICSW, SUDP

Kara is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a substance use disorder professional.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Portland and a Masters in Social Work along with an Addiction Studies Program Certificate from Eastern Washington University.  She is an approved clinical supervisor in Washington. 

Her work as a mental health professional includes providing crisis intervention to individuals experiencing behavioral health distress.  She has worked at an integrated outpatient clinic working with individuals with mental health and addiction issues.  Kara enjoys working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples for individualized treatment.  She utilizes an Equity Lens when working within systems. She is skilled at assessing and addressing addiction challenges for individuals and family systems.  She uses Cognitive -Behavioral therapy in addition to Motivational Interviewing techniques.