Hi I’m Cara Tuley, a 33 year experienced counselor and have worked in person and online with Clients all over Ohio, other states, and now all over the world thanks to Better Help. I love delving in and adding to my knowledge of all cultures. I am an open and accepting person who likes people just the way they are with no judgements or biases. I am skilled at individual, couples and family therapy taking a Cognitive Behavioral approach which is Solution Focused and Systemic in nature. I would be happy to take you on as a Client
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Reviews
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She is lovely and very understanding and supportive!
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Cara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Cara is great, highly recommend!
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Cara for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Cara is a kind and empathetic therapist that I require. She has the tools to help me. I trust her and look forward to our weekly sessions.
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Cara for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
Cara is awesome! Very knowledgable and free judgement zone.
Written on Dec 21, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Best therapist I have, highly recommend. She’s so nice and understanding! Helps with problems!
Written on Dec 07, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I feel that we connected well together.
Written on Nov 07, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very caring and thoughtful. Cara is very patient and understanding.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Doc is great she has been there for me every step of the way
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compa
Cara has been the most amazing support in my life, especially with how things are right now. She is definitely someone I need as a therapist. I've been in and out of therapy for years and she is the first one that actually takes the time to listen and understand and that in itself makes her a beautiful soul.
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have had only one sessioin with Cara, but feel it will be a good match!!!
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am dealing with a horrible break-up since last year and I have been in contact with Cara since February this year and she is the sweetest and most caring therapist I have ever encountered here. She really listens and she sees me for who I am and helping me how to cope up with the break-up I'm dealing with until now. We have some good laughs most of the time when we talk on video call and she is gentle when it comes to giving me some advice. She always gives me encouragement and the best support when I need it. Cara is my most favorite therapist and I highly recommend her! ???
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very happy so far
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Cara is amazing! Everything we talk about she seems to of had experience with it before and knows exactly what to say to give me good insight and advice. I highly recommend her and feel completely safe in opening up to her. I am so thankful to have her help guide me through life's difficult times
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Incredible experience so far with Cara!
Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
So far I am very pleased with Cara! I feel like she totally understands me and will help me get through this.
Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Cara is so helpful to me in our sessions. Her input is truly valuable to me and I appreciate her kind and caring approach. Her patience with me as I struggle along is necessary and she speaks up when I need her to. I like how she jokes with me and her laugh is so sweet. Her expertise shows as she guides me through my complicated life stressors. I have grown so much since working with her. Much appreciated.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Cara for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, and adhd
Great listen and very knowledgeable and helpful.. have noticed a huge improvement since starting sessions with her.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Cara gives me confidence in my struggles and validates me completely. She has been warm and kind and very reassuring. I LOATHED thinking about starting up therapy again and getting established with a new therapist, but Cara made it a very easy transition. I’ve only had 2 sessions so far but I am actually looking forward to dig even deeper into our next sessions. I feel stronger in my life decisions and she’s given me kind words to remind myself when I am questioning myself. Thank you for making this such a great start to a fantastic journey!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Cara has shown me a new way to view my life, wich has led to a tremendous weight being lifted. I will always be thankful for her help.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Cara takes the time to understand my issues. She helps me work through them. She is very caring and insightful! I would strongly recommend her!
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cara has been extremely helpful for me as I transition through some life changes and relationship issues. She listens, validates my feelings and helps me to see my situations from an outside perspective to see the healthy paths forward.
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Therapy has greatly impacted my life in positive ways and having a trusted person like Cara has helped me greatly. I look forward to healing and helping myself and talking with her is an important part of my routine now. She is a great therapist and has helped me in many ways with more to go.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is amazing and has helped me greatly through my separation from a narcissist husband
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have seen Cara for well over a year now and she has instrumentally helped me through a hugely transformative time. A long traumatic history and recent separation has with her help become a new beginning.
Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
She’s great, really pays attention, and really cares
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
So far in my first session, Cara has really heard my problem spot on and gave me some great things to think about and tools to use towards solving my issue. I look forward to advancing with her.
Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very open minded and patient!
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Long overdue, but I've been seeing Cara for more than a year now and she truly is my weekly lighthouse in a storm. I was in a very bad place when I started therapy but thanks to her guidance, I now have a lot more tools to cope, a lot more confidence/self worth and just much more knowledge of who I am and where I want to go.
Cara is compassionate, professional, and has helped me with everything I've thrown at her. She knows exactly when to keep the mood light/manageable, and when to delve into my past and my issues with sincerity, understanding and expertise.
Her memory and her note-taking are exceptional... she remembers everything so we converse with full eye contact, which means a lot to me.
Above all, I trust her with everything I am and everything that has happened to me. And that is not something I do lightly or often.
If you're lucky enough to work with Cara, you're in very, very safe and brilliant hands.
Thank you, Cara. You rock / you are my rock x
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cara has clear expertise and experience and really helped me make sense of life and look forward to rebuilding after major life changes. She gets a good read on situations and without being judgmental, offer insights into flawed thinking. Would definitely recommend to someone in a similar situation.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cara has given me a lot of great advice. She always helps me see things from another perspective. Just after one session she has given me tools to help with communication and set boundaries. Highly recommend Cara
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She’s very thoughtful and kind in her speech. She helped me with some of my family issues
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adh
By far the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve tried several over the years! She listens and gives advice. Usable tools that have really helped me with my anxiety. I can’t recommend Cara enough! She’s changed my life.
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Cara for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I've always looked forward to speaking with Cara every week. She's very warm and kind, and had made me feel comfortable and safe enough to speak my mind. The best thing I've learned from our conversations is to live in the present, which had helped me get through each day no matter how good or bad it may be. Thank you, Cara.
Written on Nov 19, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Cara is amazing. I have never felt this comfortable with a therapist. I know I can trust her with anything and she won't judge. It's been a bit under three months I believe, and she has helped immensely.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cara has been fantastic. Since starting with her my mental health and life quality as a result have greatly improved.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Cara is a calm and compassionate therapist with great insight and advice. She listens and provides logical feedback that enables you to clearly assess your concerns and find solutions. Cara is a great therapist for anyone going through tough issues and who are looking for practical solutions applicable to those issues. Would definitely recommend Cara to anyone I know!
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Cara was lovely and helped me realise I do actually know what I want out of life and what I actually need to do to sort it.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoyed my calls with Cara. She listened, asked good questions and got me to think of things in a different and helpful way. If you’re LGBTQ you can feel safe and comfortable with Cara.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Cara is extremely kind and attentive. Her insight has been incredibly helpful and needed! Very much enjoy our sessions and always look forward to them.
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cara instantly adapted into my life to help with current situations I am going through without wasting any time. When I ask for advice, guidance, suggestions she responds with the knowledge I need to be successful and explains it in a way I understand. She is my cheerleader and it was everything I needed.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cara is very kind and gentle. She knows when to listen and when to give advice. I look forward to our session each week.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cara does a great job of combining empathy and intellect in her approach to therapy. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Very insightful. Thoughtful responses. Patient.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
I've been with Cara for three months. She is very warm, easy to be comfortable with, and gives great advice or insights to your situation and how to handle it. Within these three months, I was able to fix my relationships with people rather than avoid it & become a lot stronger in my mindset as well. I am really thankful to have her as my first therapist.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I think Cara is one of the best therapist there could ever be out there. She understands me, appreciates me, helps me find solutions to all my problems and honestly just provides me with a space to be myself. Whoever decides to go in with Cara will have the best experience
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
she really helped me understand the reasons behind the things i do and gave me a different perspective of things
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Cara was a non judgmental mirror for me, she listened and asked a few questions giving me a comfortable arena to work out my issues, and with her careful guidance I believe I have a renewed confidence in who I am, and am happy with the person I see in that mirror! I was very nervous about divulging every thought and perceived or real inequities that brought me to require the services of a counselor, but immediately I was at ease with Cara, and she dispelled any doubts and fears that gave me anxiety about getting help! If you doubt yourself or someone or something has disturbed your equilibrium, get help! Thank You Cara
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Absolutely amazing person. I've never once felt judged or uncomfortable sharing anything with her even though we haven't been talking very long. She has a friendly personality and is able to joke and make light of situations when needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering starting therapy or in need of a new therapist.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks
Cara is a great therapist.
Almost immediately, Cara was able to make me feel comfortable in our session. Being my first time trying this type of therapy I was a bit anxious, uncomfortable and sceptical. Those feelings didn't last long at all, I found immense relief in how quickly we connected. After our second session I felt at ease sharing with her, almost like talking with a long time family friend.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Cara is a great listener and asks the right questions.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
This is a very vulnerable and bumpy road transitional period in my life...and I've never felt more in control than ever in a time like this, thanks to Cara's wisdom....very lucky to have her.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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