About
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Scripps Ranch, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and the development during various stages of life to be healthier. We inspire all ages to overcome challenges and live healthier, happier lives equipped with positive coping skills. Our team is highly skilled and innovative, continuously learning and supporting each other, which provides a high quality of care. We have a client centered approach providing open dialogue, respect and collaboration. Grow Through Life Counseling was founded in 2012 to provide a higher level of quality support to families. We continue to grow! We have multiple providers at each site and are able provide individual, families and couples sessions for multiple family members. If you are or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-8-8. Specialties: We treat clients of all ages! Our specialities include trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Credentials & Experience: Our team has licensed therapists that supervise and practice, as well as associate therapists who meet weekly with their supervisor as they work toward licensure. We have a diverse team of therapists! Please call our intake team to learn more!
"We take an eclectic approach to therapy that includes Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and using the connections between the mind and body for grounding and self-regulation. We will tailor treatment to you!"
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Specialties
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approaches
Services & Pricing
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LMFT
Kara Ann Kohnen · Verified June 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended University of Phoenix , Masters in Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy in , Graduated 2013
Insurance & Policies
We are in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna / Evernorth, Health Net, Medicare, Multiplan, Optum, TRICARE, United Healthcare (UHC/UBH), and CHAMPVA, as well as Scripps and Sharp. We can provide superbills for all other insurance plans.
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Location
Grow Through Life Counseling Scripps Ranch
9988 Hibert St, Suite 102
San Diego, CA, 92131
United States
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Available both in-person and online
9988 Hibert St, Suite 102
San Diego, CA, 92131 map
We take an eclectic approach to therapy that includes Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and using the connections between the mind and body for grounding and self-regulation. We will tailor treatment to you!
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