Carina Barker MSW, LICSW

Thank you for taking the courageous first step toward receiving the support and insight you deserve. At The Encouragement Clinic, we are dedicated to providing individual therapy. Our mission is to guide individuals through life's challenges and transitions, offering support in times of grief and opportunities for personal growth, helping you navigate the journey from trauma to tranquility. We have several skilled providers with immediate availability, ready to assist you on your journey. Contact us today using the Contact link above or below. To schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to determine if one of our therapists is the right fit for you, you can also use this link. The clinic is proud to feature an exceptional team of clinicians, including: -Carina Barker, MSW, LICSW, Licensed in MN, WI, and AZ -Taylor McClung, MSW, LGSW (MN), CAPSW (WI) -Jennifer Kampf, MSW, LGSW (MN), CAPSW (WI) -Charity Kaspari, MSW, CAPSW (WI), LGSW (MN) -Krista Harju, MSW, MEd, LICSW, Licensed in MN and WI Carina and Taylor are instructors at the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the BSW and MSW program. Krista is the Program Director and an assistant professor for the BSW program at the College of St. Scholastica. Carina provides excellent clinical supervision to our providers. We look forward to discussing your therapy needs and identifying the best therapist for you. Feel free to reach out to us using our secure online request form by locating the envelope icon at the top or bottom of our page. We are currently accepting new adult clients and welcome referrals! Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram ________ It is the responsibility of the patient to be informed about their insurance coverage, including details such as copays, deductibles, and covered services. We recommend that patients contact their insurance provider directly to verify their benefits and coverage. Patients are ultimately responsible for any costs associated with the services provided. Currently, we are able to accept multiple commercial insurance policies. Please note that some commercial plans do not cover care provided by supervised clinicians. We also offer the option for patients to pay via cash.