About Cari
Cari Mekaeil welcomes people who are new to therapy and those between providers. She is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience to sessions. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can tell their story and feel heard.
Cari focuses on stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps with self-esteem, confidence, and finding life purpose.
How Cari works
Her work includes supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum concerns, mood changes, and issues linked to adoption and attachment. Sessions center on practical steps and honest conversation. Cari listens first, then helps identify small changes that can reduce overwhelm.
She uses approaches grounded in evidence to address symptoms like panic, low mood, or difficulty managing transitions. Her experience spans outpatient and clinical settings in Kansas, giving her a broad perspective on common life challenges. She draws on that background to tailor each session to the person's needs.
Cari speaks English and works with adults who want focused, goal-oriented therapy. People interested in starting are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What Cari works with
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Training and background
| Register | LSCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kansas |
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Online support options
How Cari approaches therapy online
Evidence-based techniques form the foundation of Cari's online work. She applies trauma-informed methods to help people process past abuse and grief, focusing on pacing, safety in the moment, and strategies to reduce intense reactions. These approaches aim to make overwhelming memories more manageable and increase day-to-day functioning.She also uses practical skill-building for anxiety and stress management. That includes breathing and grounding exercises, problem-solving steps, and routines that reduce worry and improve sleep. Those skills are helpful for people dealing with panic, chronic stress, or mood shifts after major life events.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cari will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on what works. The focus stays on actionable tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and more interactive work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates and ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats help fit therapy into busy lives and make regular contact more practical.
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A practical next step
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