Kari Hesketh

With a calm presence and non-judgmental demeanor, Kari Hesketh creates a safe space for individuals to improve their relationships, mindset, and everyday life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at CLEAR Counseling AZ in Chandler, Arizona, Kari specializes in helping clients overcome adverse life experiences, emotional regulation difficulties, attachment issues, and self-esteem concerns.

Kari's holistic approach meets clients where they are, focusing on creating safety and stabilization, behavioral modification, identifying positive coping skills, and increasing self-confidence. She works with children, teens, adults, and families, addressing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and behavioral concerns.

Kari's expertise in trauma is particularly noteworthy. As an experienced trauma specialist, she is adept at helping clients understand and find healing from both apparent traumas and less noticeable childhood traumas. Her training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) equips her with one of the most effective modalities for treating trauma.

In addition to EMDR, Kari is skilled in various therapeutic modalities including Neurofeedback (NFB), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Sand Tray Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This diverse skill set allows her to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs, whether they're dealing with trauma, anger, grief, anxiety, addictions, depression, emotional dysregulation, or physical manifestations of these symptoms.

Kari's educational background includes a Master's degree in Professional Counseling with a focus on Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation from Ottawa University. Her professional experience spans a wide range of settings, including outpatient therapy, residential treatment centers, schools, domestic violence shelters, community behavioral health, and work with foster children and individuals with spectrum disorders.

Known for her ability to handle stressful situations with a calm demeanor, Kari brings a passionate and caring approach to her work. She strives to help her clients progress towards resolution, improved functioning, and greater life enjoyment at a pace that's comfortable for them. Whether you're seeking individual, family, or specialized trauma therapy, Kari Hesketh offers a supportive and effective therapeutic experience at CLEAR Counseling AZ.