Kari

Ms Kari D'Amato

Licensed Professional Counselor

“The focus of my practice is helping adolescents and young adults struggling with issues of anxiety, depression, and panic disorders, I can also help with PTSD, trauma, OCD, self-harm, self-esteem issues and struggles with sexual orientation and identity. Using the CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR.”

About Me

I help adolescents and young adults navigate difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, and panic. When emotions feel overwhelming, we can work together to understand them, building practical tools to regain balance. Our sessions offer a steady space to safely explore past trauma, self-esteem, or identity questions. Here, you can discover your own path to confidence and clarity.

Approach

When emotions run high, I help you notice patterns and name what feels most urgent, then shape that awareness into small, manageable steps. In Overland Park or through secure online sessions in English, we keep a steady, predictable pace—mixing brief skills practice, focused processing of past hurts, and experiments that test new ways of relating. Between sessions you may try short, concrete exercises to build momentum and safety. This way of working tends to fit adolescents and young adults looking for clearer coping, steadier mood, and firmer sense of self.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications

Walden University

Service Areas

Kari D'Amato, LPC

In-person & Online

Overland Park, Kansas

United States