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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Strengths and solutions
About Kara
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience, Kara Carola focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related issues. She works with adults and adolescents across a wide range of life challenges. Sessions emphasize identifying strengths and practical steps clients can use day to day.
Kara uses client-centered methods and leans on solution-focused tools to help people set clear goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to address unhelpful thoughts, overwhelm, and anxiety. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas inform her work when understanding patterns and building motivation matters.
In sessions she looks for concrete strengths to build from. Conversations aim to increase insight and lead to actions that feel achievable. Clients can expect a focus on what to try next rather than long theory-heavy explanations.
Kara has worked for more than a decade in counseling settings and brings practical experience with adoption and foster care, post-traumatic stress, parenting strain, social anxiety, and career or midlife crossroads. She also addresses eating concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, money and financial stress, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Work typically combines short-term strategies and longer-term exploration as needed. The therapist uses techniques that match client goals, with attention to measurable steps and personal values. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Kara's LPC credential from New Jersey. For next steps, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How Kara’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and goals. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping the client name what matters most. This approach helps with motivation, relationship concerns, and parenting strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on how things are going. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using and which to change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients use mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating difficulties, anger, and career changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas depending on client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in the counseling field working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and works with people in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.