Kindell Poprawa M.S., LPC-S

About Me:

I have been working in the private practice field since 2018 and joined Compassion Centered Counseling in 2021 working primarily with individuals 18 and older. Prior to private practice, I worked in various counseling settings such as mental health hospitals and non-profit agencies. My areas of expertise include working with clients struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, women’s issues, anger and personality disorders.

Professional Development:

I think it is extremely important to be able to meet my clients where they are in their journey to help them achieve their goals. As such, it is important that I continue to sharpen my skills with new education, trainings, and keeping up with the latest research. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which helps clients learn how to become aware and in control of their emotions as well as communicate their needs. I also recently completed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training and am in the process of obtaining my certification to better serve my clients.

My Background:

I was born and raised in Texas and have lived in many of the larger cities here. I also lived in Maryland and Washington, DC while I was completing my master’s program. I have learned over the years the importance of finding balance and setting goals for myself. When I’m not busy being a wife and mother, I try to find balance with various activities including hiking, reading, puzzles, movies and traveling.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Texas State University and Master’s degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I received my License as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2015. Through my career, I have worked in many different clinician environments with diverse populations. I have experience facilitating groups and individual therapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings. In these settings, I also helped compile diagnostic assessments for individuals and provided community education around mental health.

What I love about my career:

Life is hard. Making choices is hard. I enjoy helping people find inner strength to make hard choices and manage their lives. I provide clear and honest feedback to my clients while empowering them. I teach my clients how to use grounding exercises and mindfulness to manage their emotions and feel empowered to better navigate their lives. The most rewarding part of my career is to see my clients’ growth and confidence in themselves improve over time.

Services Offered:

Individual Adult Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma Informed Therapy
EMDR Therapy

Kindell sees clients age 18 and older

Insurances Accepted:

Aetna
Meritain Health Minneapolis/CBSA
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cigna
Tricare
United Healthcare/Optum
UMR

Direct Rates:

Individual Therapy: $130.00 per session

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