Kara is the calm, competent presence behind the scenes who helps ensure your experience at Connections Health is smooth, welcoming, and stress-free. From your first email or phone call, she’s here to answer questions, coordinate online paperwork, support with billing, and keep things running so you can focus on your care—and our therapists can focus on what they do best: helping you.

Kara is deeply motivated by her own experience with therapy and finds it meaningful to support others on their path toward healing, growth, and feeling understood. She brings years of experience in healthcare operations—including seven years at Northwestern Medicine—where she worked closely with patients and teams to deliver responsive, high-quality care. She is committed to thoughtful communication, compassionate support, and best practices in all aspects of her work.

You’ll also find her behind our tea service—making sure it’s always stocked with calming, cozy options to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive.

Kara holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Loyola University Chicago. When she’s not at the practice, she’s likely relaxing by Lake Michigan, experimenting with crafts, or spending time with her three (very adored) dogs.