Jaime Cara, LMHCA
Helping You Tap Into Your Inner WisdomHi there, I’m Jaime (she/her)!
Find clarity, embrace yourself, and step into a meaningful life.
Online therapy in Seattle & Washington State.
My Story
I know what it’s like to feel out of sync with yourself—moving through life trying hard, yet still feeling unseen or misunderstood. There have been times when I didn’t know who I was beyond the roles I played or the expectations I tried to meet.
For the first part of my life, I shaped myself around what others needed, often at the expense of my own. It took time and intention to notice how I’d been living on autopilot and to start tuning in to what felt true and meaningful for me.
The path that brought me here hasn’t been simple. It’s been shaped by life’s challenges, from grief and burnout to chronic pain, body acceptance, and major transitions. I’ve learned to be with discomfort, step out of old patterns, and soften the harsh ways I used to speak to myself.
Choosing to live more authentically has helped me reconnect with parts of myself I once kept hidden. I’ve learned to pause, reflect, and make choices aligned with my values, not just the expectations I absorbed from others. And I continue to practice this every day.
This work isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about reconnecting with who you’ve always been. My own personal journey shapes how I show up with clients. I know how vulnerable it can feel to turn toward the parts of ourselves we’ve ignored or misunderstood. I also know the freedom and peace of living in a way that feels aligned and true.
The Power of Lived Experience
I’ve wanted to be a therapist since I was young, and I deeply understand what it’s like to sit on the other side of the chair. My own experience with a compassionate, insightful, and supportive therapist was life-changing and solidified my calling to this work.
For over a decade, I’ve studied a range of approaches to best support my clients. This includes trauma-informed care, body image work through a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, mindfulness, somatic practices, life coaching, and EMDR. Each method has enriched my understanding of how we grow, change, and reconnect with ourselves.
My ongoing commitment to my own personal journey, along with my desire to support others through life’s challenges, continues to inspire and shape my work as a therapist.
Therapist Me
I’m not your sit-back-and-listen therapist. I mean, I listen but I also enjoy collaborating with clients. Consider me an active co-creator in your journey. The support I provide is customized to your needs and lived experience. I try to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. And I love bringing humor into the therapeutic space.
Some of my specialties are: anxiety, later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, life transitions, self-acceptance/self-compassion, and trauma. I also support clients around body acceptance/body neutrality through a Health at Every Size and systemic lens.
Our work together will help you better understand your patterns, emotional landscape, and how you want to show up in the world. I feel privileged beyond belief that I can help empower, affirm, and support my clients.
I’m a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Certified Life Coach. I hold a degree in Spiritual Studies, a master’s degree from Antioch University Seattle, completed a 120-hour life coach training program, and hold a certificate in EMDR.
In My Spare Time
In my spare time, I like to keep a balance between learning, having fun, and handling those inevitable “adulting” tasks. I recharge by spending time with animals, wandering in nature, and traveling to new places. I also love catching up with friends, watching Bravo, and enjoying life with my partner and our two sweet rescue pups. We’re all big fans of the beach and anything that gets us near the water.
Thank you once again for taking a moment to learn about me, I look forward to working with you