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LPCC, LMHC

Kara Anderson, LPCC, LMHC

  • Experience29 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kara

Kara Anderson, LPCC, LMHC, draws on nearly three decades of clinical work to offer thoughtful, person-centered care that blends humanistic values with evidence-based techniques.

Background and approach

She began her counseling career in 1994 in residential psychiatric settings and later moved into substance use treatment, supervisory roles, and program leadership before establishing an online practice in Florida. Her background includes training in career counseling and the evaluation and treatment of mental disorders, and she continues ongoing professional development to refine her approach.

Her practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, with a warm, attentive, and compassionate style. Kara tailors treatment to individual needs, combining structured interventions, therapeutic homework, and pacing that respects each client’s readiness.

She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and family issues, LGBT-related matters, parenting and intimacy challenges, and work and life transitions. Having provided online services for years, Kara values flexibility and practical supports that help clients maintain progress between sessions.

She brings professionalism, ethical standards, and a holistic focus on balance across life domains to help clients navigate overwhelm, build resilience, and pursue meaningful change.

Integrating therapeutic models for effective online care

Internal Family Systems offers a way to explore the multiple parts within a person, helping identify protective patterns and wounded parts that influence emotions and behavior; this can be especially useful for trauma, grief, and complex emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard and can discover their own solutions to relationship, self-esteem, and life-balance challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical, structured tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting methods and pacing so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Clients can expect an ongoing conversation about what helps and adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, family, and daily obligations. These options allow for consistent contact, timely check-ins, and continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while enabling therapists to use the same clinical tools and homework assignments that support progress between live interactions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kara commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and family conflicts, LGBT-related concerns, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and career and life purpose questions.
What is Kara's therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is humanistic and relational, emphasizing a warm, interactive, and compassionate therapeutic relationship while also using structured tasks and techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She brings 29 years of professional experience working in residential, outpatient, supervisory, and program leadership roles prior to establishing an online practice.
What are Kara's credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials with license details OH LPCC E.0500133-SUPV and FL LMHC MH5069 and is located in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions with Kara?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English