- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Social anxiety support
About Kara
Kara Scarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience. She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and provides help for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Kara also focuses on caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what the person wants to work on. Kara listens and uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace and priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
In practical terms she helps people name what feels hard, try small steps, and check what works. Conversations are aimed at everyday challenges like speaking up, managing worry, or handling loss. She uses tools and exercises people can practice between sessions.
Kara is licensed in Florida and holds an LCSW-C credential for Maryland as well. Sessions are conducted in English. If someone is outside the United States, she does not take international clients.
To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so the format meets practical needs.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people decide what to address during sessions. This approach is useful when someone needs space to talk through worries or loss without being rushed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. In simple steps, it helps identify patterns of thinking, test those thoughts, and try small behavioral changes. This approach often fits concerns like anxiety, social fears, and low mood.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kara will work with the person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels practical. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver stress and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach to follow what matters most to the person and uses CBT to identify thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Kara has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Florida; the LCSW-C is linked to Maryland licensure details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.