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Kara Shrader, LPCC
Executive Director/Owner
Kara has been a licensed mental health counselor since 2018. She works with both teenagers and adults, providing a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges and discover new paths forward. Kara works with clients from all walks of life. She also treasures her roles as a wife, mother of two, and her Christian faith, which help shape the care and compassion she brings to her work.
Kara’s approach is grounded in evidence-based interventions, ensuring that treatment is both compassionate and effective. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM), specialized therapies designed to help clients heal from trauma. In addition, she draws from a variety of proven methods to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and disordered eating.
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Korey Shrader, Counseling Intern
Director of Operations
Korey will receive his Master of Arts in Counseling from Eastern New Mexico in December 2025. He works with both teens and adults, with a particular passion for supporting men as they navigate life’s challenges, relationships, and personal growth.
Before becoming a therapist, Korey worked in Human Resources, where he developed strong skills in communication, conflict management, and helping people feel understood and supported—strengths that continue to shape his clinical style.
Korey primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify practical steps toward meaningful and sustainable change. He values a holistic approach to wellness and is passionate about fitness, healthy living, and helping clients build habits that support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Outside of his work as a therapist, Korey is a dedicated father , husband, and an active follower of his Christian faith, which guide his compassion, integrity, and genuine care for the people he serves.
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Kayla Rogers, LPCC
Clinical Supervisor
Kayla has been a clinical therapist for over 10 years, supporting individuals and families in a wide range of settings including inpatient care, in-home family therapy, eating disorder treatment programs at multiple levels of care, and outpatient therapy. She has experience helping clients navigate eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, grief, stress, and spiritual concerns. Kayla is also trained in evidence-based trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Lifespan Integration.
Her therapeutic style is warm, flexible, and collaborative. Kayla draws from a variety of modalities so that treatment can be personalized and aligned with each client’s needs, goals, and comfort level. Some of the approaches she frequently uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Lifespan Integration, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Above all, Kayla is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered. She considers it an honor to walk alongside individuals as they work toward healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.
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Kimberly Mondragon, Counseling Intern
Kimberly will graduate from Eastern New Mexico with her Master of Arts in Counseling in December 2025. She works with children, teens, and adults. Kimberly is a compassionate therapist who believes deeply in each person’s capacity for healing and growth. She integrates somatic therapy, play therapy techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered modalities to create an individualized and supportive experience for every client. Kimberly enjoys working with people from all walks of life and strives to provide a safe, grounded, and encouraging space where clients feel truly seen and understood.
Outside the therapy room, Kimberly is a dedicated mother whose life experiences enrich her connection with the families and individuals she serves. Her Christian faith informs her values of empathy, integrity, and hope, and she welcomes clients of all backgrounds and belief systems with genuine respect and openness.