Enlighten! Counseling, LLC
Enlighten! Counseling, LLC

Welcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLC

Welcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLCWelcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLCWelcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLC


Inspired Counseling, Coaching 

& Complementary Therapies for 

Emotional Health and WellBeing

for Adults, Adolescents & Teens

Schedule an Appointment

Welcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLC

Welcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLCWelcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLCWelcome to Enlighten! Counseling, LLC


Inspired Counseling, Coaching 

& Complementary Therapies for 

Emotional Health and WellBeing

for Adults, Adolescents & Teens

Schedule an Appointment

About Us

Our Philosophy and Treatment Approach

At Enlighten! Counseling, the goal is to inspire & promote lasting change and an overall sense of personal well-being.  We have a holistic approach in working with all clients which includes treatment modalities such as Mindfulness Training, Brief-solutions Therapy, Client-centered/Client-led Techniques, Integrative/Holistic Approaches, Stress Management, Empowerment Coaching, Goal Setting and Positive Psychology Strategies. Our intention is to help you feel emotionally stronger & able to return to healthy activities as quickly as possible.

Experience and Professionalism

With many years of experience in the behavioral health and wellness fields, our professional therapy team will work with you hand-in-hand to create a individualized treatment & recovery plan that's right for you. We strive to assist every client in making positive and long-term changes that will improve their daily life experience. Our therapists do this through using consistent, outward-focused and evidence-based techniques and by providing an empowering client experience every session. We are here to support you in your journey.

Insightful Therapists Who Care

Our therapists truly care about each client. We will assist you in learning and utilizing positive coping skills and mindfulness strategies that can break through limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, difficult feelings and past traumas in order to start incorporating empowering beliefs, positive self-statements and healthy growth activities into your life. We are here to help you achieve emotional healing and a sense of balance in all areas of life. We are committed to your emotional health, your personal growth and your overall well-being.

 

Our Counselors

Kara Van Buskirk, MC, LPC, CIMHP

Kara Van Buskirk, MC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona as well as a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional and Certified Life Coach specializing in alternative approaches to wellness & healing.  Her practice is centered on the premise that we all have an amazing capacity for self-healing within us and she believes in the innate ability of each client to find their own answers in order to fully heal and thrive within their lives.  Kara has specialized training in Brief Solutions/Client-focused Therapy as well as in Transformational Life Coaching and Integrative/Nutritional Approaches to healing.  

She brings 20 years of experience in working with individuals, families, adolescents and teens in behavioral health and wellness settings.  Kara has been recognized for her individualized approach in working with clients and her ability to motivate change in leadership, personal growth & counseling/coaching settings.

Education and Professional Licensure

Master in Counseling Psychology, Summa Cum Laude Graduate- Arizona State University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Magna Cum Laude Graduate- Arizona State University

Licensed Professional Counselor- July 2004  Certified Professional Counselor- March 2004

Transformational Life Coaching Certification- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional- Evergreen Certifications



Accepted Insurance Plans

Health Insurance Plans

Aetna Behavioral Health

Anthem Blue Cross

Beacon Health Options

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Cigna Behavioral Health

First Health Network

GEHA/ASA

HealthNet/MHN

Health Alliance Medical Plan

Humana Behavioral Health

Molina Complete Care

MultiPlan/PHCS

Optum Health Behavioral Solutions

Tricare West Region

United Behavioral Health/UMR

United Community Plan


*We are not able to accept EAP or Medicare*

Appointments & Scheduling

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Enlighten! Counseling, LLC

2550 West Union Hills Drive, Suite 350, Phoenix, Arizona 85027, United States

Office: (602) 429-9972 ~ Fax: (602) 429-9974

Hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM

Sunday: Closed


If you need immediate assistance or if you are in a crisis situation, please contact the 

Maricopa County 24-hour crisis hotline at (602)222-9444


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