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Cara Damier

Cara Damier, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships

Florida

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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH20171
NPI
1104485515
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship concerns
  • CBT and ACT

About Cara

Cara Damier is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Cara also addresses grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

She uses practical therapy methods to pinpoint the problems that matter most. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on building skills that help in daily life. Cara draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Cara aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck, and then try different responses. She works through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors alongside the person in the room. This often means practicing new ways of handling stress, setting boundaries, or improving communication.

She has run anxiety groups and brings that group experience into individual work when useful. Cara can blend psychological ideas with Christian theology and biblical teachings when a client requests that integration. International clients can be seen, and sessions are conducted in English.

Sessions are structured to match each person’s pace and goals. Cara emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. The first meeting is usually spent clarifying concerns, setting aims, and choosing practical steps to try between sessions.

How Cara uses evidence-based approaches online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood. It uses clear exercises and homework so people can practice outside sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose value-guided actions they can actually do. ACT often helps with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and coping, and it can be useful for intimacy or trust issues.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Cara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This often means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a break. Others prefer shorter check-ins or sessions without video when they need lower bandwidth or a quieter setup. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for online settings so the work continues between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Cara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus grief, sleep problems, parenting matters, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She blends practical methods like CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered techniques to focus on present problems and skills you can use day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cara has eight years of professional experience, including running anxiety groups and working with people on trauma and anxiety concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are used?

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats for appointments.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on where you are located.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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