Cara Burk

Cara Burk

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Women’s issues, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship/Social Anxiety or Struggles, Anxiety, Stress

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers telehealth

About

Your struggles do not define you but can be part of the path toward healing and wholeness.  I am honored to walk beside my clients on that path. I still believe in the sorority of Christian women and bring the lived experience of being a mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, and I continue to walk my own path of growth as a Christian woman in today’s world. I feel that to be vital in order to support the unique female experience. I know that God is the ultimate healer, and faith is a powerful tool on the road to wellness. Let’s take the next step together.

I grew up in the church, in a family of pastors and teachers. I have even done some mission work and would love to do more. I remember watching me dad write and practice his sermons. My siblings and I grew up performing in front of church audiences.   I wanted to grow up and be like me daddy. But I remember the day I kneeled as a girl and gave my heart to Jesus. That was the beginning of my personal journey of striving to become more like Jesus. I am so humbled and grateful for His love and grace that covers my sin. As humans we all have fallen and continue to fall, we cannot change our brokenness. But Christ died on the cross for our brokenness and His mercies are new every morning, so we get to accept His grace and keep trying to do better and improve our likeness to His image. How beautiful a blessing is that!

I have founded my counseling practice on John 13:34 where Jesus is speaking to the disciples: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.”  I try to live and practice according to this commandment by loving others as God loves me. I am here for you. I will listen and be here to support you. My practice is rooted in compassion and connection, and I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs.

 

Provider details

Website

https://www.1334counseling.com/

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Female

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • Grand Rapids
  • Big Rapids
  • Howard City
  • Ludington
  • Muskegon

Counties

  • Newaygo
  • Kent County
  • Oceana
  • Mecosta
  • Gratiot

ZIPs

  • 49544
  • 49349
  • 49512
  • 48640
  • 49337

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • MI

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Other Sessions

  • Telehealth

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

  • Adolescent (13-17)
  • Adult (18-70)
  • Senior (70+)

Special Populations

  • Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
  • Ministry Leaders
  • First Responders
  • Vets

Talk Therapies

  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Strength-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing

Strengths

  • Women’s issues
  • Stress
  • Relationship/Social Anxiety or Struggles

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

15 min

50-60 min 130

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Zelle
  • Venmo

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:Huntington University
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Central Michigan University
    • Degree:Undergrad
    • School:Central Michigan University
    • Degree:Masters Degree

Years In Practice

27

License Numbers

    • Name:State License
    • Number:6401007179
    • State:
      • MI

Professional Associations

  • Other

Professional Associations Other

Michigan Counselor Association, West Michigan Counseling Association

Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?

Yes

Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?

Yes

Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?

Yes

Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?

Yes

Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?

Yes
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