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Entry 151998Georgia / United States

Cara Harper

Cara Harper, LPC

Georgia 10 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - anxiety and addictions

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  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Parenting support

About Cara

LPC Cara Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to addiction and parenting. She focuses on practical support and evidence-based methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and gradual change rather than vague promises.

Cara approaches sessions with direct listening and collaborative planning. She helps people name patterns that cause distress and tries simple, concrete strategies for day-to-day coping. Conversations often include looking at thoughts that get stuck, testing small behavior changes, and finding motivation to stick with new routines.

She also addresses relationship tension, family concerns, anger, grief, and intimacy-related issues. When addiction or process behaviors are present, Cara uses conversations that build insight and practical steps toward safer choices. She can help with sleep, eating, and work-related stress as part of broader treatment.

Cara integrates problem-focused tools with a client-centered stance. That means sessions alternate between practical skill work and open, reflective conversation. Progress is tracked through achievable steps and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working.

People who prefer straightforward language and goal-oriented sessions tend to fit well with her style. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify goals and plan next steps.

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How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions let Cara follow the client’s lead, ask clarifying questions, and support emotional processing in a conversational way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. In remote sessions she can coach on homework, review progress, and practice skills for anxiety, sleep, or mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change. That approach suits conversations about addiction, behavior change, or readiness to try new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cara will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and suggest which methods to try. The plan is collaborative and may combine listening-oriented sessions with practical skill work depending on needs and progress.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins, and let them practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Talk with her during the matching process about scheduling, session length, and how to make sessions fit everyday responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting issues, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centered with practical elements. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and try concrete behavior changes.

How much experience does she have?

Cara Harper has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and addiction-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Cara Harper

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