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About

Hi, I'm Kara Allen (she/her),

If this season of life feels heavier than you expected, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I support individuals and couples in Austin who are moving through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum changes, and early parenthood. And unlike providers who step in for just one chapter, I’m here to walk with you through the whole journey.

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Trying to conceive, experiencing loss, navigating IVF, adjusting to pregnancy, or becoming new parents can stir up more than you imagined—grief, anxiety, relationship strain, identity shifts, even feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner. You deserve steady, consistent support from someone who understands how these seasons overlap and build on each other.

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My approach is relational and trauma-informed, rooted in understanding how your nervous system responds to stress and uncertainty. In everyday terms: we’ll pay attention to what’s happening emotionally and physically when you feel overwhelmed, shut down, reactive, or distant—and gently build skills that help you feel more grounded and connected. I also hold space for how culture, family background, and life experiences shape the way you show up in relationships and in parenthood.

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In our work together, you can expect:

  • Support through fertility treatment, pregnancy anxiety, and postpartum mood changes

  • Guidance in understanding the common stress points and patterns couples experience as they transition into parenthood

  • Help navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, and emotional distance

  • Tools to regulate stress and feel safer in your body

  • A space where your full story is welcomed without judgment

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Whether you’re an individual feeling anxious or depleted, or a couple feeling more like roommates than partners, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect—with yourself and each other.

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If you’re looking for fertility counseling, postpartum therapy, or couples therapy in Austin, I would be honored to support you through this season and the ones that follow.

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Education & Professional Training

Bachelor of the Arts in Brain and Cognitive Science, University of Rochester

Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology, University of Rochester

Master’s in Counseling, St. Edward’s University

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Certifications & Professional Memberships

Perinatal Mental Health Certified (Postpartum Support International)

Member, American Counseling Association

Member, Postpartum Support International

Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Member, ASRM Mental Health Professional Group

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