Kara Lairson, LPCA


Mental Health Therapist

I am a licensed professional counseling associate providing therapy services to adults both individually and couples. I am currently licensed to practice in person in Lexington, KY and online throughout Kentucky.

I am currently providing therapy for individuals struggling with issues that may include anxiety-related disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, depression, helping individuals find a sense of identity, addiction, and more. I also enjoy helping individuals and couples improve communication and other related issues impacting their relationships, both monogamous and ethically non-monogamous.

Modalities I use: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person Center

Insurances I accept: Anthem Commercial (select plans). Kentucky -Aetna, Humana, Passport Medicaid Plans. Self-Pay and sliding scale options are included.

Education

Current: Enrolled in earning my Ph.D in Counseling Education and Supervision at National Louis University.

Completed my master’s degree in 2023 with the Chicago School for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.