Key details
- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.1501127-SUPV
- NPI1215468335
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
About Kira
Kira Karabanovs is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, addiction concerns, anger, and related life changes.
Kira takes a straightforward approach in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people set clear, practical goals. Conversations focus on identifying patterns that keep problems active and trying small experiments to test new ways of handling difficult moments.
Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to address unhelpful thoughts, increase motivation for change, and process difficult experiences where relevant. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
People who come for help with anger or relationship conflict can expect concrete tools to manage reactions and communication strategies to reduce repeated escalation. For anxiety and stress she offers stepwise approaches to reduce avoidance and rebuild confidence in coping skills.
Kira also supports concerns tied to family of origin, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. She works in English and practices in Ohio as an LISW. To begin, readers are invited to use the site steps for matching and scheduling a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Kira’s approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can walk through thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step exposure or practice for anxiety and anger responses. This helps people try changes between sessions and report back what worked.Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring readiness and increasing commitment to change. In virtual sessions that looks like guided conversations to clarify values, weigh options, and set small achievable goals for things like reducing substance use or improving relationship habits.
Trauma-Focused Therapy provides ways to address difficult past events when they affect daily life. In an online setting the therapist and client pace work carefully, focus on grounding and skills, and plan how to use new strategies in everyday routines.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels manageable.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their usual environments without committing extra hours.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, anger, and other life changes.
How would she approach anger or temper concerns?
She uses practical strategies like identifying triggering patterns, practicing response options, and building clearer communication to reduce escalation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and testing small changes in everyday life using CBT and motivational techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, grief, addiction, and anger.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as LISW, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.