Kara Cargile
Birmingham
Summary
My name is Kara Cargile, and I am completing my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Montevallo this December. I will graduate as both an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), having successfully passed my CPCE and NCE examinations.
I am deeply committed to working directly with clients and creating therapeutic relationships that facilitate meaningful change. My clinical training has included providing individual counseling to clients with serious mental illness (SMI) diagnoses and co-facilitating therapeutic groups, experiences that have strengthened my commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
As I enter the professional field, I am actively seeking an LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor) to provide supervision as I work toward full licensure and continue developing my clinical skills in service of those I am privileged to support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Therapist
JBS Mental Health Authority BPCC
Birmingham
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment approaches for clients.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients with various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, or suicidal ideation.
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services by adapting therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse populations.
Undergraduate Practicum Student
JBS Mental Health Authority- Children's Services
Birmingham
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Shadowed care coordinators during school-based visits to monitor client progress, assess needs, and coordinate services for children and adolescents in educational settings.
- Accompanied professionals on home visits to observe family dynamics, evaluate home environments, and support the delivery of community-based mental health services.
- Observed family court proceedings to gain insight into the legal aspects of child welfare, custody cases, and the intersection of mental health and judicial systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Montevallo
Montevallo12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham05-2023
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- SMI populations
- Cultural sensitivity
- Care coordination
- Problem-solving
- Creative and resourceful
- 6 Years of customer service/management experience
Timeline
Intern Therapist
JBS Mental Health Authority BPCC
01.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Practicum Student
JBS Mental Health Authority- Children's Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham