- Humanistic approach
- Practical skill building
- Online counseling advocate
About Kara
Kara Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with LPCC and LMHC credentials and nearly 30 years of clinical experience. She practices from Florida and brings a steady, practical presence to sessions. Her style is warm, interactive, and focused on building a strong working relationship. She encourages people to try online therapy and notes positive feedback from clients over many years.
She began her career in 1994 as a residential therapist at a psychiatric hospital. Over time she moved into outpatient work, then into supervision and program leadership at a substance use treatment agency. Later roles included program manager and administrator in mental and behavioral health nonprofits, and she returned to Florida in 2014 to offer online counseling.
Kara combines a humanistic, client-centered attitude with structured tools when helpful. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to match each person’s needs. She often assigns tasks between sessions to help people practice new skills and maintain momentum.
Her approach looks at balance across life domains, and she helps people notice how stress in one area affects others. She has long experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, and codependency among other issues. Kara values ongoing learning and adapts pacing to each person’s comfort and goals.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami and a master’s in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed post-graduate coursework in career counseling and assessment of mental disorders.
How Kara blends therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting relationship through empathy and genuine listening. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits; it is often useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication when emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kara will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Over time she adjusts pacing and techniques based on how well they are working and what the person finds helpful.
The biography indicates an online practice but does not list specific session delivery options, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people check in from a quieter location or during a work break. It can also allow for focused skill practice between sessions and consistent scheduling when life is hectic.
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Experience
29+ years
Credentials
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief as well as relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include codependency, parenting, ADHD, body image and life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapy style?
Kara offers a warm, interactive and attentive style rooted in a humanistic, client-centered philosophy. She can also be direct and structured, using tasks between sessions to build skills.
How long has she practiced?
She has 29 years of experience, including roles as a residential therapist, outpatient clinician, clinical supervisor and program director before moving into online practice.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is located in Florida. Her education includes a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in mental health counseling.
Which languages are supported and can international clients reach her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes an online practice but does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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