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LMHC

Kari Mackneer, LMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kari

Kari Mackneer is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and works with clients on issues such as self-esteem, eating and sleeping disturbances, anger, career strain, compassion fatigue, and an array of related challenges including abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, and domestic violence.

Kari’s style centers on meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to individual goals rather than relying on a single method. She draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential approaches, and mindfulness techniques to create practical plans for coping, symptom management, and problem solving.

Kari emphasizes collaboration and gradual skill-building so clients can implement changes that fit their daily lives. She accepts international clients and offers services from her Florida practice in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and the client’s own expertise about their life, offering a collaborative environment where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s decisions and pace of change. This approach is helpful for building trust and exploring values when navigating stress, relationships, or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and habit change by teaching concrete skills and homework strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication patterns, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods over time so the treatment feels functional and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can engage from different locations and on schedules that fit their routines. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support during life transitions or busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kari commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, ADHD, and related difficulties such as eating or sleeping problems.
What is Kari’s therapeutic approach and style?
Kari combines a respectful, nonjudgmental stance with goal-focused methods. She individualizes treatment and uses client-centered listening alongside evidence-based techniques to support practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in various settings with people facing mental health, addiction, and life-challenge concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Kari is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC MH9437 - and practices from Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Services are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with Kari?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Kari can help with

Kari Mackneer works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Kari works with those experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use, and psychosis.

How Kari approaches therapy

Kari's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kari is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.