About
Kari Spears
I am originally from Central Arkansas and have lived in NWA since 2004. I have worked in the mental health field since 2006. My post-masters background is in medical social work, higher education, and therapy. I enjoy working with individuals who are exploring their sense of self, developing their voice, and growing in confidence through setting boundaries. I am an assertive person with a good sense of humor and a thick accent.
You can laugh, cry, and process all the feels in session.
Don't be afraid to be yourself in my office.
I am passionate about justice, equality, and honesty. LGBTQ+ friendly. Body positive. Non-faith-based therapist.
Experience
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Master's in Social Work, 2014
Bachelor's in Psychology and Philosophy, 2007
I have been working in the mental health field since 2006. I started off working with child and adolescent sexual abusers while completing my bachelors degree. I then worked in programs for therapeutic day treatment and therapeutic foster care, as well as in conducting crisis assessments for psychiatric inpatient treatment, until starting graduate school for social work. Following my MSW graduation, I worked in medical social work for over five years before moving into mental health therapy. I have been an adjunct instructor since 2016.
Qualifications
2014
​Master's in Social Work
2007
Bachelor's in Psychology & Philosophy
Specific Medical Social Work Experience:
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​ Hospice
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Home Health
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Dialysis