Kara Anderson, LPCC, LMHC

Kara Anderson is a licensed counselor who brings 29 years of clinical experience to her work. She practices from Florida and offers online care to people both in the U.S. and internationally. Kara emphasizes a warm, interactive style and centers the therapeutic relationship in sessions.

She began as a residential therapist in a psychiatric hospital in 1994 and later worked in outpatient substance abuse treatment. Over the years she has held roles as a clinical supervisor, program director, and program manager in behavioral health settings. Those positions shaped her practical, organized approach to client care.

Kara blends humanistic, client-centered work with structured techniques when helpful. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address stress, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. She often assigns short tasks between sessions to support steady progress.

Her practice focuses on relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting and family issues, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people facing ADHD, body image struggles, chronic illness, and substance use issues. Kara frames difficulties as connected parts of life and looks for balance across important life domains.

Kara earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed post-graduate coursework at the University of Dayton. She continues professional development through seminars and self-study to refine her clinical skills.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are; it helps when someone wants a supportive, warm space to talk through worries and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication during intense moments.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which approaches to emphasize. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, combining supportive listening with skill work and short between-session tasks when helpful.

Online therapy makes these methods more flexible.

Before starting online therapy, confirm the current session options, scheduling arrangements, and fees. Discuss what will help you take part comfortably and how to fit appointments around everyday commitments. Agree on the next steps with the therapist so you know what to expect.