- Client-centered care
- CBT tools
- Caregiver focus
About Kara
Kara Scarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, loneliness, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Kara frames the first session as a chance to understand immediate concerns and set simple goals together.
Kara uses a calm, listening-first approach. She encourages people to talk at their own pace and be honest about what feels hard. The work often includes naming unhelpful thoughts, practicing a few new ways to respond, and noticing small shifts that improve day-to-day life.
Her methods include Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's experience and choices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She draws from both to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Kara holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and an LCSW in Florida. She brings eight years of professional experience to her practice and aims to create an open space without judgment.
To begin, people typically complete a short questionnaire so goals and practical details can be matched. From there scheduling is set according to availability and the plan decided together.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and choices. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the person says, and helping them lead the conversation about what matters most. This approach can help with grief, loneliness, and building self-compassion.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It often includes trying small behavioral experiments and practicing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT can be useful for social anxiety, stress, and managing depressive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they check in and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and techniques like guided exercises or thought records can be shared and reviewed between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is listening-first and collaborative. Sessions combine a client-centered stance with practical CBT techniques when helpful.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has eight years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Credentials are LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Florida, and the practice is based in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.