Cara Tuley, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

CBT strategies
Mindfulness practice
Values based work

About Cara

Cara Tuley is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 33 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationships, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related issues listed in her profile.

Cara draws on practical therapies to help people notice what gets in the way and try different responses. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices to support change. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented while keeping the pace comfortable for each person.

Her background includes long experience working in person across Ohio and with people in other states and countries. That experience informs straightforward ways to handle everyday problems like sleep disruption, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes. She also brings focused attention to relationship, intimacy-related, adoption and attachment concerns.

Cara uses tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, values-based planning, emotion regulation skills, and mindful attention exercises. She helps people practice new skills between sessions and notices what’s working or needs adjusting. The work is collaborative and practical, aimed at clear next steps.

People who reach out can expect direct, respectful conversation about current struggles and options for change. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial session are used to set priorities and plan next steps.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and test new ways of acting. This can help with social anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing inner experiences and clarifying personal values. ACT supports choosing meaningful actions even when hard feelings remain, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences with the client and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted based on what helps.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into busy schedules and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend short check-ins during a break or to use audio-only if bandwidth is limited. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how sessions will be delivered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

33+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, plus many related issues listed in her profile.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions use practical methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness to help people try new ways of coping and thinking.

How much experience does she have?

Cara has 33 years of counseling experience working with people in Ohio, other states, and internationally.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients as noted in her profile.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.