Therapist profile
Kara Carola, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00438800
- NPI1548684582
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kara
Kara Carola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger, among other concerns. Kara frames therapy around strengths and practical steps rather than labels.
Kara favors a client-centered approach that starts with identifying what a person already does well. She then helps translate those strengths into concrete goals and actions. Sessions often focus on making small, manageable changes that cut through stuck patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques are offered when slowing down and noticing patterns helps reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing can be used to clarify what matters most and move toward those priorities.
In sessions Kara keeps language clear and direct. She aims to build a straightforward rapport so people can talk through what angers them or what leaves them frustrated. The work tends to be practical - identifying triggers, practicing responses, and trying out different behaviors between meetings.
Kara has experience across many life stages and situations, including adoption and foster care issues, career transitions, shame and guilt, and post-traumatic stress. She helps people with relationship strain and parenting concerns by focusing on individual coping, communication skills, and realistic next steps.
How sessions work
How Kara’s approaches translate to online sessions
Kara commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which helps with anger, anxiety, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship so people can say what they’re feeling and try different ways of responding.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help reduce reactivity by training attention to the present moment. Mindfulness is useful when someone wants to notice their triggers and practice pausing before acting. Together these approaches support practical skill-building and clearer decisions about next steps.
Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. Kara will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. That way the work stays relevant and focused on what the client wants to change.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. Ask about which remote options are offered and choose what fits your routine. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or allow conversations without travel.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger or temper issues does she address?
She works with people experiencing anger tied to stress, relationship strain, grief, trauma, workplace frustration, and parenting challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, client-centered, and solution-focused style that emphasizes practical steps and clear goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kara has 14 years of experience in the counseling field working with a range of concerns from anxiety to trauma and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm the available session formats before booking to know whether video, phone, or other options are offered for your situation.
How are sessions billed and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 your first session.
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