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Kara Denahan, LMFT

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kara

Kara Denahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Rhode Island with 23 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She began her professional journey with a Bachelor of Science in Design and later earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 1997.

Over two decades of practice have shaped her work with individuals, and she brings a broad array of training to her sessions, including mindfulness practices and Internal Family Systems techniques learned through advanced IFS trainings in 2010 and 2012.

Her approach blends relational and evidence-informed methods to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Kara integrates attachment-focused thinking, client-centered attention, cognitive-behavioral strategies, trauma-focused methods, and mindfulness to help clients increase self-understanding and emotional regulation.

She emphasizes acceptance, self-compassion, and practical skills to foster greater ease in daily life. Clients who seek a steady, reflective therapist will find her emphasis on curiosity, acceptance, and collaborative exploration helpful.

She frames therapy as a partnership aimed at finding approaches that fit each person’s needs and values, offering years of experience and an eclectic skill set to support those working toward clearer patterns, calmer reactions, and more satisfying relationships.

Bringing attachment and practical approaches to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and security in relationships, helping clients explore how early bonds influence current interactions and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for people who want to understand and shift recurring hurts, trust issues, or closeness-avoidance patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured, goal-oriented exercises. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods fit their needs and goals. Together they monitor what is helping and adjust techniques over time, blending relational, mindfulness, and skills-based tools as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, practical interventions, and reflective work from varied settings, helping clients maintain continuity of care and access interventions that suit their lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Kara works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, ADHD, and substance-related concerns. She also addresses related challenges such as codependency, communication problems, and life purpose questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and reflective, combining client-centered listening with structured techniques when helpful. She aims to create a thoughtful pace that balances insight, emotional processing, and practical skill-building.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been providing therapy for 23 years, drawing on a range of trainings and long-term clinical experience to inform her work.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in Rhode Island with the designation RI LMFT MFT00080.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Therapy is provided in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that clients can cancel at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English

What Kara can help with

Kara Denahan works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Kara approaches therapy

Kara's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Kara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Rhode Island, with 23 years of clinical experience.