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Kara Beightol, M.A. |
Life is hard. It is full of transitions and grief, and we are expected to react in an “acceptable” way. Our brains protect us by giving us strategies to stay afloat, and together, I hope I can help you see the beauty in your brain keeping you safe, and navigate strategies that are more beneficial for you. I hope to cultivate a warm and safe space where you can process your life without bias. This is YOUR space. Therapy is an individual experience, so I enjoy drawing on strategies from a multitude of modalities to tailor your therapy to you.
Education & Training
Kara Beightol earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and minored in Human Development. She is currently studying at Alliant University, where she completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her education has given her a well-rounded training in topics such as invisible disabilities, family therapy, couples and sex therapy, and assessment. Her training has taken her to multiple settings, including an inpatient unit, where she conducted intakes and group therapy. She has also trained at a community mental health center, with an emphasis on crisis work and adolescent therapy. She most recently completed training at the University of La Verne as a college counselor, where she worked with college and graduate students presenting with a wide range of concerns. While working at Downtown Mind Wellness, Kara also works as an assessment assistant at a site specializing in autism and learning disorders.
Kara joined Downtown Mind Wellness in June 2026. Kara Beightol is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94029655) under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Janis (PSY 23195).
Kara Beightol earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and minored in Human Development. She is currently studying at Alliant University, where she completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her education has given her a well-rounded training in topics such as invisible disabilities, family therapy, couples and sex therapy, and assessment. Her training has taken her to multiple settings, including an inpatient unit, where she conducted intakes and group therapy. She has also trained at a community mental health center, with an emphasis on crisis work and adolescent therapy. She most recently completed training at the University of La Verne as a college counselor, where she worked with college and graduate students presenting with a wide range of concerns. While working at Downtown Mind Wellness, Kara also works as an assessment assistant at a site specializing in autism and learning disorders.
Kara joined Downtown Mind Wellness in June 2026. Kara Beightol is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94029655) under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Janis (PSY 23195).