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- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
- Parenting support
About Kara
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical counseling experience, Kara Jakubec focuses on anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting concerns, trauma, and related life changes. She works with people who feel stuck, uncertain about a new life phase, or unsure where to begin. Sessions aim to clarify goals and identify concrete next steps.
Kara trained with a Master of Education in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University and has a background that includes administrative and consultant roles in mental health settings. That earlier work involved supporting adolescent services, substance abuse programs, and trainings for professional teams. Her experience includes work with veterans, other counselors, individuals, and groups in recovery contexts.
Her counseling style combines a person-centered stance with cognitive and reality therapy approaches. She treats the client as the expert on their life, then helps map out goals and practical steps toward change. Conversations focus on identifying where a person feels stuck and what small, achievable moves might help.
Kara has spent time helping parents understand and support their children during hard periods. She has also led workshops and trainings aimed at improving team cohesion for business professionals. Her background brings both clinical and organizational perspectives to sessions.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a reader is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the See online therapy options button.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Her work blends person-centered care with cognitive strategies and reality therapy. Person-centered work focuses on listening and treating the client as the expert on their life, which helps clarify goals and values. Cognitive techniques look at thoughts and beliefs that influence mood and behavior and teach practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Reality therapy concentrates on present choices and concrete steps a person can take to meet their needs and move toward their goals.Choosing the best approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist collaborates with the client to test techniques and adjust plans based on what fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps reveal whether cognitive skill-building, reality-focused planning, or a person-centered conversation is most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or parenting obligations. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kara commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting, career, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style combines person-centered principles with cognitive and reality therapy techniques. She helps clients set goals, identify where they feel stuck, and plan practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She holds a M.Ed. in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University and has experience in administrative and clinical roles including adolescent mental health and substance abuse work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies depending on the client location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.