KaMara White

KaMara, affectionately known as “KK”, spent nearly two decades in healthcare operations and recently expanded her knowledge base to include social and emotional health. She has experience in both mental health inpatient and outpatient settings and is dedicated to helping youth & women heal, feel, and recover. KK’s dedication and commitment to youth is evident in her passion to serve in various churches and in her community. She serves on the Advisory Council at the YMCA and is currently a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

KK graduated from Fisk University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree from University of Kentucky, and a second Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Kansas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in the state of Indiana. As a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a certification in Child and Adolescent therapy, KK has a unique gift and passion to reach the need of youth through life coaching or counseling. She also is an advocate for helping women who are struggling to be a ‘superhero’ in all areas of life.

KK has authored and published a Children’s book titled, “Brown Girls Can” and recently published a "Brown Girls Can Journal" for teens and tweens. She is also the founder of a virtual mentoring program entitled, D.O.P.E. (Determined. Optimistic. Powerful. Exceptional) Girls and has independently mentored over 20 girls.

KK’s scope of practice includes techniques around:

Anxiety

Bullying/School Stressors

Career Coaching

Conflict Management

Depression

Domestic Violence

Eating Disorders

Grief/Loss

Identity Awareness

Life Coaching

Spirituality

Suicide Prevention

Trauma

Work/Life Balance

KK specializes in mindfulness, career and life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and play therapy.