Mindfullness Practices

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.

I’m Kara Joseph, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with over 25 years of experience in medical social work and psychotherapy. I am also a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor and Certified Poetry Therapist candidate.

My work is grounded in a holistic approach to healing — meaning we look at your whole self, not just your symptoms. Emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical health, relationships, identity, stress, and your sense of meaning and purpose. Together, we explore these intersections to create sustainable, compassionate change.

Our work together is collaborative and paced to your comfort. Some sessions may be structured and skills-focused; others may invite deeper reflection or creative exploration. Above all, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where mind, body, and spirit are integrated into the healing process.

Many of my clients are seeking relief from complex emotional, physical, or identity-related challenges. Most are also seeking something deeper — a more compassionate relationship with themselves and a life aligned with what truly matters.

You are worthy, lovable, and capable of creating a meaningful and beautiful life.

Hi, I'm Kara

MA LICSW #113710

Holistic Individual Psychotherapy

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic or serious illness, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiver fatigue, and identity shifts. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may integrate evidence-based practices such as mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and motivational interviewing.

Our work focuses on both insight and skill-building — helping you understand patterns while developing practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful behavioral change.

Poetry Therapy & Expressive Writing

For those drawn to creative reflection, poetry therapy offers a gentle yet powerful pathway into emotional healing. You do not need to be a writer. Through selected poems, guided prompts, journaling, and exploration of metaphor, we use language as a bridge to clarity, meaning-making, self-compassion, and integration. Poetry therapy is available in both individual and group formats and can be woven into traditional psychotherapy or stand alone as a creative therapeutic process.

Bariatric & Obesity-Focused Therapy

I provide specialized therapy for individuals living with obesity — whether preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, using GLP-1 medications, experiencing weight regain, or working toward sustainable lifestyle change.

Together, we address emotional eating, binge patterns, shame, body image shifts, identity changes, mood concerns, and long-term habit formation using CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based interventions, and behavioral strategies. The goal is not simply weight loss, but lasting change, improved emotional regulation, and a healthier relationship with food and body.

As part of bariatric services, I also provide comprehensive pre-surgical psychological evaluations in accordance with ASMBS guidelines. These assessments help ensure emotional readiness, identify potential barriers, and support long-term surgical success. As both a clinician and a bariatric surgery patient myself, I bring professional expertise and lived understanding to this process.

Services

Holistic Psychotherapy

Poetry Therapy

Bariatric Therapy

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