Valley Health Provider

Kara Monk, PsyD

Education
Xavier University, Doctor of Psychology (2023)
Xavier University, Master of Arts Clinical Psychology (2017)

Certifications
WV Board of Psychology, APA Society of Clinical Geropsychology

Treats
Adults

Areas of Interest
Integrated Primary Care: working alongside primary care provider to integrate mental health support directly into general medical care, fostering better coordination and early intervention.
Older Adult Mental Health: specialized care for issues such as memory changes, grief, depression, anxiety, and other age-related challenges.
Perinatal Mental Health: care for emotional changes during and after pregnancy, including depression, anxiety, OCD, or postpartum psychosis.
Caregiver Support: assistance for those caring for loved ones, addressing stress, burnout, and emotional well-being.
Grief: navigating through the emotional impacts of loss.
Living with Diabetes: behavioral strategies to manage daily routines, emotional stress, and lifestyle changes related to diabetes.
Chronic Illness & Pain: support for addressing the complex physical and emotional aspects of managing more than one health issue simultaneously, chronic pain, or conditions that negatively impact quality of life.

Hobbies
Thrifting, reading, indoor gardening, and traveling

Language(s) Spoken
English

Started at Valley Health
2016