About Kara
Kara Scarbrough helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and caregivers dealing with strain. Kara is a licensed social worker who aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first and helps people name what feels hardest. Sessions are a chance to try new ways of coping and build confidence one step at a time.
How Kara works
Kara uses client-centered methods that keep the person's needs and goals in focus. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Those methods together make space for practical skills and honest conversation.
Over eight years she has worked with a range of concerns related to stress, isolation, social anxiety, and women’s issues. That background informs a calm, steady style in session. Kara aims to help people find clearer ways to manage daily pressures and difficult emotions.
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Florida. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online in formats that fit different schedules. Kara encourages small first steps and collaborates on goals and tools that actually fit a person’s life.
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Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, MD, LCSW-C |
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| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How client-centered work and CBT fit online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. It centers on listening, reflecting what someone says, and helping them feel understood so they can move toward what matters to them. This approach is useful for building trust and for talking through feelings like grief, isolation, or low self-worth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors that reduce anxiety or lift mood. CBT is practical and often used for stress, social anxiety, and depression.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer discussion. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into a busy day and allow ongoing support between sessions. These options help people access care on a schedule that works for them, while still using client-centered and CBT techniques effectively.
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