- Holistic health focus
- Addiction and trauma support
- Evidence-informed methods
About Star
Star Hess-Cabarle is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She emphasizes practical steps and a warm, nonjudgmental approach so clients can feel heard and begin making changes. Star combines attention to mental health with awareness of physical wellbeing in her work.
She brings ten years of counseling experience and a background that includes a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition sciences and certification as a personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. That background informs a holistic view of health that links movement, nutrition, and mood. Star aims to tailor sessions to each person’s life and goals rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her practice includes several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques and strategies for managing strong emotions, along with approaches geared toward safety and recovery from trauma and substance use. These methods are used to address issues like addiction, PTSD, and everyday anxiety.
Star emphasizes collaboration in sessions. She listens for what matters most and helps people build small, manageable changes. Many clients find the mix of practical skill-building and attention to overall wellbeing helpful for coping with life changes.
She works from Florida and offers services in English. International clients may be supported; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-informed techniques translate to online care
Star frequently uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try new coping behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems. She also uses methods focused on emotion regulation and distress tolerance to help people manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. Another practical strand in her work emphasizes safety and skills for people recovering from trauma or substance use, focusing on concrete steps to reduce harm and build stability.Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. The therapist works with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and adjustments happen as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
The biography does not list every session format, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow appointments from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or follow-up conversations easier to schedule when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to work in remote sessions just as they would in person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and focuses on collaboration and practical skill-building tailored to each person.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of counseling experience and a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition sciences, plus a NASM personal trainer certification.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from Florida and holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients; confirm specifics when booking.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not fully specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.