LPCC, LMHC
Kara Anderson, LPCC, LMHC
- Experience29 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kara
Kara Anderson is a licensed counselor with 29 years of clinical experience working across inpatient, outpatient, nonprofit and addiction treatment settings.
Background and approach
She began her counseling career in 1994 as a residential therapist in a psychiatric hospital, then moved into outpatient practice and leadership roles including clinical supervisor and program director at a substance abuse treatment agency.
In 2001 she relocated to Ohio and spent 13 years there as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor serving as a program manager and administrator for a mental and behavioral health nonprofit organization. In 2014 she returned to Florida and established an online practice, and she notes more than eight years of service providing remote therapy.
Kara holds the credentials LPCC and LMHC - state-issued licenses that signify professional training and authorization to provide clinical counseling and mental health services.
Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami, a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and post-graduate coursework in career counseling plus diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders at the University of Dayton in Bexley, Ohio. She pursues ongoing professional development through seminars and self-directed study.
Her clinical philosophy is humanistic, with strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of change. Her style is warm, interactive, attentive and compassionate, while also being direct and structured when appropriate.
She often assigns tasks between sessions to support continuity and progress, and she customizes pacing and interventions to each client’s needs and goals. Kara takes a holistic view of wellness, noting how imbalance in one life domain can affect others and contribute to stress, anxiety or somatic symptoms.
She has specialized experience treating depression, anxiety, stress, substance use and trauma, and she works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and family issues, grief, LGBT-related matters, parenting, addiction, self-esteem and career challenges. Throughout her career she has been recognized for professionalism, ethical standards and organized, efficient practice.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, values and life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and patterns that maintain difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Kara approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She works with each person to adapt pace and strategies, combining humanistic warmth with structured interventions when appropriate so the process feels both comfortable and goal-oriented.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family or geographical limits. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and communication style while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to the online setting. This makes consistent access to therapy more achievable for many people seeking support.
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Experience
29+ years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
What Kara can help with
Kara Anderson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief.
Kara works with depression/anxiety/stress, substance abuse/addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, and trauma.
How Kara approaches therapy
Kara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Kara is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Florida.
Kara studied at University of Miami, FL for a bachelor's degree in psychology, Nova Southeastern University of Fort Lauderdale, FL for a master's degree in mental health counseling, and University of Dayton in Bexley, OH for additional post-graduate coursework in career counseling, and the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of mental disorders.