Karla Reznicek
MSW, LIMHP,LICSW

Karla’s journey into the world of clinical social work began with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives. She is an Iowa native with Nebraska roots.

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Education:

She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Social Work and her master’s degree in social work from Aurora University in Illinois, where she continued to work in social services while furthering her education. She spent several years working as a 

medical social worker, supporting individuals through both crisis and chronic illness. 

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Experience:

Karla has over a decade of experience in the therapy world, as she transitioned to the university setting, where she had the opportunity to work with young adults navigating challenges such as career uncertainty, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Karla has focused on women’s mental health the past four years, focusing on women experiencing anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, caregiving demands, and trauma. 

Her work also includes providing compassionate care to those navigating pregnancy, miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility. She is currently working towards certification in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

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Modalities:

In therapy, Karla offers a multifaceted approach to address a wide range of concerns by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. She recently completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals heal from traumatic experiences.

Karla hopes to create a warm and collaborative environment, working together with clients to work on identifying underlying patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop new perspectives that will empower individuals to thrive.
In her free time, Karla can be found spending time with her spouse and two adult children, biking, enjoying live music, and trying out new coffee shops in the metro area.