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Kara Levine, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About Kara

Kara Levine is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with eleven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She earned her Master of Social Work from Tulane University with a concentration in disaster mental health and has spent the past decade supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief and trauma. Her work has included helping children cope with chronic or terminal illness, recognizing how one person’s illness affects the whole family system.

Levine draws on evidence-based interventions and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She works with clients on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, caregiver stress, and issues related to chronic illness or end-of-life care.

Kara frames therapy as a collaborative effort, encouraging clients to take the courageous first step and partnering with them to pursue meaningful change and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Kara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that support daily functioning and emotional regulation. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when addressing trauma; EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity and can be helpful for people struggling with traumatic experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find the most effective combination for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to integrate sessions into busy schedules or to continue care from home. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while adapting to each client’s preferred way of communicating.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, caregiver and hospice concerns, and challenges related to chronic illness or disability.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice employs evidence-based methods and a collaborative style that adapts to each client, using compassionate, individualized care to build treatment plans that fit specific needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings eleven years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief, trauma, and medical-related family stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Louisiana with license number LA LCSW 13118 and practices in that state.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for care?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, 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, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English