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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly 30 years of experience. I am located in Florida where I began my career in counseling in 1994 as a residential therapist in a psychiatric hospital, followed by the roles of an outpatient therapist, clinical supervisor and program director at a substance abuse treatment agency. In 2001, I relocated to Ohio, where I worked for the next 13 years as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor, program manager and program administrator for a mental and behavioral health nonprofit organization. In 2014, I relocated back to Florida where I began my online practice. If you have any reservations about online counseling, I encourage you to give it a try. It is a highly effective and convenient therapeutic modality that can be accessed from the the comfort and safety of your own home or wherever you are at any given time. I can attest to this with utmost confidence based on my clients' positive feedback after providing services here for over 8 years.
My clinical philosophy is one of a humanistic nature, with emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the most essential building block of the counseling process. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, attentive and compassionate. I believe that genuineness, unconditional positive regard and empathy are critical to the helping process. As needed, I am also direct and structured in my approach and tend to assign therapeutic homework or tasks to enhance the progression and continuity of the process in between live sessions or message exchanges. I have the ability to tailor and pace treatment to your individual and unique needs, and I am sensitive to evolving the process at your pace and convenience while still promoting and prompting advancement toward your goals. Furthermore, I take a holistic approach to health and wellness, with emphasis on achieving balance in major life domains. I believe that when needs, desires or aspirations are unfulfilled in one significant realm, the others are affected as well and this creates imbalance in one's life, leading to stress, anxiety, inconsistency, overwhelmed feelings, lack of self-care, somatic symptoms, etc. Lastly, in terms of professional characteristics and standards of care, I operate with the highest degree. I was esteemed throughout my career for my level of professionalism, ethical conduct, organization, efficiency and grace.
My educational background includes: a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Miami, FL; a master's degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and additional post-graduate coursework in career counseling, and the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of mental disorders at University of Dayton in Bexley, OH. I enjoy the ongoing pursuit of continued education, training and professional development through seminars in specialized areas, reading and self-study. I highly value knowledge, information and effective application of therapeutic theories, models, strategies, and techniques that may benefit the people I serve.
My clinical experience includes working with various diverse populations and treatment modalities, and the full spectrum of issues and disorders ranging from the most simple to the most complex co-occurring conditions. I specialize in treating depression/anxiety/stress, substance abuse/addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, trauma and grief/loss. I also have extensive experience with counseling issues in the following areas: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue & Addictions in general.
Depression, anxiety and stress are some of the most common challenges faced by people who seek counseling. In this realm, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in residential/hospital, outpatient and community-based settings. I have provided individual, group and family services, and have facilitated psycho-educational counseling groups and workshops on coping skills, stress management/reduction, emotion regulation, self-esteem and assertive communication skills. My approach though eclectic, tends to be rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which per evidence-based research, is very effective in treating these issues. This active intervention is problem-focused and goal-directed in examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and modifying unhelpful or negative patterns of thinking that lead to self-defeating beliefs and actions, to improve coping and overall wellness. I also take a mindfulness-based approach to CBT (MBCBT) by encouraging the use of mindfulness practice and self-compassion. These tools help to address and validate one's personal experience with distress, pain and suffering; and diminish associated negative symptoms by focusing attention on the present moment. Learning how to self-soothe and regulate emotions through effective relaxation, calming and grounding strategies are significant components of my clinical approach to addressing depression, anxiety and stress.
For over two decades, I have treated teens and adults who struggle with substance abuse and dependency issues. In 1998, I was humbly honored to receive Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association's Professional of the Year award. I have provided these services in various settings and levels of care from the least to the most restrictive. As an outpatient alcohol and drug counselor, I worked with self-referred individuals as well as those who had been mandated to receive evaluation and/or treatment as a condition of probation, parole, work, school or a family/community member. I provided these services in individual, group and family forums. As a clinical supervisor and administrator, I had the opportunity to develop and oversee programming and staff in the specialized area of addictions. In a training capacity, I facilitated seminars to educate clinical staff in the areas of assessing, diagnosing and treating alcohol and drug problems. I am very passionate about working with people who struggle with addictions in general, one day at a time, toward a healthy recovery and lifestyle. Maintaining a strong emphasis on healthy coping skills, positive support systems and relapse prevention planning are key to my treatment approach in this area.
In the delicate area of treating the effects of abuse and trauma, I have worked with child and adult survivors of emotional/physical/sexual abuse and violence. I have extensive experience working with acute and post traumatic stress disorder and have developed and facilitated group curricula that focus on reducing isolation, guilt/shame and self-blame; building self-esteem, positive support systems and coping skills; and increasing a sense of mastery and personal empowerment. I am also well versed at teaching survivors how to implement effective relaxation, grounding and anchoring techniques to help diminish anxiety and maintain a balanced state of arousal and focus in the present moment. Encouraging self-forgiveness is also very important to me in helping survivors let go of illegitimate shame or guilt derived from any unwanted responses to, or effects from the abuse. Throughout the healing journey, I am sensitive to guiding the process at a pace that feels most comfortable and safe to each person, and promoting respite from focusing on difficult material if/when it becomes too emotionally burdensome. To help prevent any inadvertent re-traumatization from occurring during the counseling process, I am especially conscientious and attentive to providing trauma-informed care.
Throughout my career, I have helped children, teens and families work through grief/loss challenges. In my professional opinion, there is no one particular formula for grieving. Though there are common elements or phases of grief, everyone grieves differently. It is a very personal experience and individual response to coping with significant loss of any kind - death, separation/divorce, relocation, retirement, job loss/change, etc. Grief occurs in stages, which may come like waves in the ocean, ascending and receding at any given time and in no particular order. I am skilled at helping people understand this phenomenon and learn how to navigate these treacherous waters. I have expertise in providing compassionate support and effective strategies to aid individuals through this vulnerable and difficult time toward a place of healing and acceptance.
Working with LGBTQIA+ counseling issues is a point of passion for me. I respect, admire, embrace and promote diversity, individuality and authenticity in my personal and professional life. I am LGBTQIA+ informed/educated and have experience with bullying, coming out, internalized homophobia, gender identity affirmation and transgender support. Mental health problems are difficult enough in their own respect, let alone compounded by LGBTQ issues. I have worked with a broad spectrum of concerns in this realm ranging from depression, anxiety, shame, guilt, secrecy and confusion associated with sexual orientation/attraction and gender identity to homo/bi/transphobia and HOCD (homophobic obsessive compulsive disorder). Furthermore, LGBTQIA+ couples and families have unique issues when it comes to navigating the legal, emotional and financial aspects of raising and/or restructuring a non-traditional family. On behalf of this community, I firmly believe that more support, education and advocacy are greatly needed. With all the significant strides that have been made toward raised awareness and acceptance in our society, there is so much more that we can do to achieve full empowerment and equality for all. I want to be a part of this valuable movement and growth journey by helping one individual at a time.
I genuinely admire your initiative and courage to reach out for support, and look forward to working together toward your goals. With patience and commitment and dedication to this process, this is the first step toward a happier and healthier or more evolved you.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kara Anderson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I've been talking with Kara on and off for about 7 years. Her unconditional support and guidance provide me with a stabilizing foundation, when sometimes I feel as though I am on ever-shifting sand. She is knowledgeable, kind, and has high integrity. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Kara for 7 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and depression
Kara is the best of the best and I'm thankful for her!
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Kara for 6 years and 3 months
Kara has been a great supportive resource for me as a counsellor intermittently for years. She is intelligent, thoughtful, straightforward and always caring in her approach. I definitely recommend her as a strong therapeutic alliance for working through many core issues and life challenges.
Written on Jan 22, 2022 after therapy with Kara for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
She is the best. Very smart. A good person.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Kara for 6 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and depression
I have been working with Kara for a few months now, and she has given me the insight and tools to completely turn my life (and mindset) around. I have experience with other counselors in the past, but none have made me feel so safe opening up about myself and the issues which brought me to counseling in the first place. Kara is such an empowering and accepting person, and I am very thankful Betterhelp paired us. She is also extremely knowledgeable, and always treats you as an equal. I would recommend her every time!
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with Kara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Kara has been amazing and supporting for many years . She genuinely cares about her patients and listens with patience and compassion . My work with her has made a significant positive change in my life and I can’t thank her enough
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I have been working with Kara for a little over three years and it's not a stretch to say it has been life changing. She's helped me through endless difficult situations and has helped me find the clarity I needed to make important life decisions. She has not only helped me understand myself and my behaviour better, but also given me the tools to better understand others and their actions. I have also learned important lessons thanks to her, such as that empathy doesn't mean putting others before yourself and more importantly, navigate the complexity of my childhood trauma. I have gained so much clarity and insight on my feelings, choices and preferences thanks to her. Getting paired up with Kara is possibly the best thing to have happened to me and I am incredibly grateful to be working with her.
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and grief
Kara is one in a million! Her guidance and help has been invaluable . In every profession there are average professionals and those that are experts and Kara is certainly one of these .
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 4 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kara is a wonderful help. She listens with empathy and understanding, and provides great advice when needed. I've grown a lot since chatting with Kara, and I'm so thankful that she does all that she does to ensure that I am okay.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Kara has been instrumental in pinpointing the underlying cognitive issues that I have that have been impacting my well-being, and has given me concrete advice on how to overcome those issues. She is gentle and patient, and a fantastic listener.
Written on May 19, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kara is amazing! She is patient, reflective, and informative without being too overbearing. It's been a great experience working with her.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Kara has been so patient and kind to me. She checks in on me, which I really appreciate.
Written on Feb 08, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 4 years and 4 months
I’ve tried a number of different counselors over the years and Kara is the only one I’ve really clicked with. She’s understanding and most importantly she really helps.
Written on Jan 08, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I was going through a difficult time a couple months ago, suffering from anxiety that continued to build till it felt like I couldn't breathe. I was matched with Kara and from the first chat, it was like 50lbs was lifted off my chest. She has been the most understanding and patient person. I used to work in this field and I don't believe I've come across many people like Kara. She genuinely wants to see you progress, keeps you accountable and is the best person sitting in your corner, supporting you. I worked with Kara for over 5 months, and she's changed how I view myself and shes help me mature in my relationships with my partner, my family and colleagues. When times get tough, I will definitely be coming back to her!
Written on Nov 18, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Working with Kara has been one of the best therapy experiences of my life. She is very knowledgeable and supportive. She provided "homework" and worksheets for me to complete to aid in achieving my therapy goals. She really listened to everything I said and balanced empathy and advice. I feel like I grew so much in the 6 months I worked with her. I have many tools now to help manage my moods and react to stress. Kara helped me navigate some major life transitions and made them seem manageable. Overall, she is a wonderful, experienced therapist.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 6 months
Kara has a great energy and approach. I feel safe and reassured sharing with her. I quickly felt like I was able to enjoy a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. I would greatly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 09, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
As always, Kara is great!
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and depression
Kara has provided a safe space for me to express my fears and anxiety. She has provided me tools to help manage my anxiety and continues to support me.
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Very professional and allows me to freely express my needs and concerns with seeking help. She is very knowledgeable on the topics discussed and is very understanding.
Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks
I first started speaking to Kara during one of the most difficult times in my life. She helped me to establish a self care routine, which I was sorely lacking, and I believe this was the cornerstone I needed to start feeling better. Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics we were discussing, I much appreciated the phone call session format as it helped me to feel more comfortable disclosing my true thoughts and feelings. Kara helped me to work through my anxiety by asking pertinent questions, pointing out inconsistencies in my thought patterns, and allowing me to draw my own conclusions. She offered me a place of non judgement and unconditional positive regard, as well as an unbiased perspective.
I cannot recommend Kara enough. I would encourage anyone who is considering seeking counseling to pursue it, as it has helped me more than I could have imagined. I now feel I have the tools to manage my depression and anxiety and a much better understanding of thoughts and behaviors that do not serve me.
Written on May 18, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 6 months
Kara is awesome. She listens and focuses on the issues and things I need to work on and makes sure she understands and responds perfectly. It's only been a short time with her but I'm so glad I did this, it's helped me alot.
Written on Mar 07, 2019 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kara has been a wonderful counselor. She has helped me acknowledge some of my personal issues and always a great listener.
Written on Oct 25, 2018 after therapy with Kara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I found Kara to be very intuitive and compassionate throughout our time working together. She was attentive and timely in responding and offered new insights and potential ways to look at situations as I presented them. An invaluable sounding board, Kara was with me through an intense period of self development and growth. Knowing I can count on her into the future if so needed is a welcome safety net as I move on from regular counseling.
Written on May 09, 2018 after therapy with Kara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Kara is there whenever I need her. She's very open minded and is genuinely a good spirit.
Written on Nov 01, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 5 months on issues concerning family, trauma and abuse, and parenting
Over my time period with Kara, I have felt the ability to really open up my vulnerabilities and in turn Kara has treated me with utmost respect and care. She has helped me on my path to improving my confidence in myself and helped me tackle a myriad of issues with professionalism and sensitivity. She is really well matched to me and I am grateful to have her in my life.
Written on Jun 21, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Kara has a high knowledge of the Western Medical view of mental health while also understanding the ideas of energy and human spirit. That's what I love about her. She can engage in a discussion of diagnoses but also never lose sight of the bigger picture, that we're more than flesh and bones. The human condition is a constant and starts with spirit. We discussed this and she was very receptive to this concept. I also believe she yields a gentleness that is required to be effective at this sort of work. She doesn't treat you like some sort of mental patient or case but rather as a human being. She understands that most people could benefit from therapy but never take the initiative. She gets it. She's brilliant. I recommend her highly. :)
Written on May 23, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 1 week on issues concerning family, trauma and abuse, and parenting
Kara is a highly skilled professional. She listens intently and really hears what I'm saying, versus just waiting for her turn to talk. There is no psycho-babble or canned comments during a session with Kara. During our discussions, I consistently feel validated, my thoughts are valued and not judged, and she offers relevant and timely feedback. I also appreciate Kara's ability to circle back and gently connect seemingly unrelated experiences or issues. She sent me thoughtful links to information and articles on topics of interest - much appreciated. This experience has given me new insights, ways of dealing with life's challenges, and a renewed sense of self and purpose. Two thumbs up! Thanks Kara.
Written on May 18, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kara's been nothing but great since starting the trial. Each message is reassuring and works toward offering helpful advice that I can work with or consider in a way I hadn't before. I felt like I had a pretty complicated situation to convey, but Kara found the important elements and helped me focus.
Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship, and intimacy-related
The process of working with Kara has been insightful, supportive and helpful. I finally feel like I'm making progress resolving my issues with Kara's reassurance and guidance. As therapists and clients go, I feel like we're a great match.
Written on Mar 02, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Kara is a wonderful counselor! She is responsive, kind, compassionate, and caring.
Written on Feb 10, 2017 after therapy with Kara for 1 year and 2 months
A wonderful and empathetic, professional counsellor. She is non-judgmental, and is helping me greatly.
Written on Dec 23, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Kara has been absolutely amazing. She is very supportive and has definitely help me get back on track to a more positive outlook on the world. It was so nice to know that I could just message Kara whenever I was having a bad day and she would always respond. Thanks so much for your support.
Written on Dec 17, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning eating
Kara is great. She really understands my worries and gives me great advice. There is no pressure and I can do this all on my own time, as needed. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 29, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self esteem, anger, and depression
Kara is a warm, patient, and introspective therapist. In our few weeks together, she has already gotten me to think outside the box while still feeling comfortable enough to take emotional risks in my therapy.
Written on Oct 03, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
Kara is really careful and likes being accurate on how you really feel. You will feel her professionalism. She is really good.
Written on Aug 09, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt
Kara's unconditional positive regard made talking to her very easy. She has a wealth of knowledge, is attentive, and genuinely kind and authentic. I highly recommend her for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression.
Written on Aug 05, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
I have really enjoyed working with Kara. I felt comfortable talking with her right off the bat and that doesn't happen often. She provided me with links and exercises that made me think and helped me work through my issues. I also highly recommend this site. I don't have much time available outside of work hours, and I am more comfortable corresponding with people online than I am talking to them face to face, so this is the perfect venue for me.
Written on Aug 03, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger, and depression
Kara has been absolutely wonderful and very helpful. I enjoy all of the things she has me working on and she is very prompt and kind.
Written on Jul 14, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning family, self esteem, and career
Kara is very kind, and has a lot of knowledge to back up her suggestions. I look forward to her messages, as they are so reassuring and positive.
Written on May 24, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, career, and depression
Kara is insightful, validating, genuine, and well-versed in her field! She really does it justice and has helped me immensely by providing kind and well balanced subjective/objective feedback. She responds thoroughly in a reasonable manner, which is all I can ask for... I am so happy I finally chose to give BetterHelp a chance!
Written on Apr 19, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, self esteem, anger, career, and depression
Kara Anderson is professional, caring, and empathetic. Her excellent knowledge surpassed many of the psychologist and face to face counseling. I found the ability to choose between writing, audio, video, and phone messages so useful! I could go back to previously talked about things from a different point, and process things at my pace. She utilises this service well.
As well as how useful the platform was with Kara, is her personality! I have been working with her for 4 months and will continue again in a couple months. Her ability to put me at ease, and build rapport and trust was excellent. She is very patient and understanding. She gave me so many practical resources too, that are CBT orientated, so instead of ruminating about the past only (Like some non-verbal psychologists have done in the past) she listened/read and heard me but also challenged me with insightful and perfectly timed questions that didn't feel intrusive or upsetting. She has the skills of timing, reading, and understanding people to know the exact moment when you need to hear something and really take it on board. I am at peace with myself in a way I have never been before and my life has improved dramatically with help from Kara. She showed me doors inside myself I didn't even know existed, and I know with continued support, I will no longer be a victim or survivor, I will just be mother, artist, partner, friend.
Written on Apr 11, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 6 months on issues concerning family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career
Kara has been the absolute best. She is very patient and pays attention to detail. I am very pleased with her services to help me through some challenging times. I experienced significant change in the first week of the process.
Written on Apr 07, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and depression
I am so pleased and grateful that I was sent to Betterhelp, and even more so to have Kara as my guide. I feel blessed. Kara has clearly listened to my needs, and has responded promptly, with kindness, non-judgmental guidance and support. I wholeheartedly thank Kara and will miss her. Kara personifies God with her work boots on. Many thanks Kara!
Written on Apr 07, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression
From what I know so far Kara seems to be a open minded, honest , a good listener and friendly and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on Mar 02, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 6 months on issues concerning intimacy-related, and self esteem
Kara is patient, thoughtful, warm and supportive. I benefited greatly from her guidance and she consistently challenged me to think and act to better my situation and my life. I never felt pressure or judgement and found answers within myself because of our interaction. She has had a great impact on my life and I would recommend better help to anyone and everyone.
Kara, you are lovely and I can't thank you enough.
Written on Feb 24, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship, family, and intimacy-related
Very pragmatic approach, open minded and affirming.
Written on Jan 17, 2016 after therapy with Kara for 7 months on issues concerning relationship, and family
BetterHelp came along at a time when I very much needed it, and I couldn't have asked to be matched with a better counselor. It has been a huge relief to me to have Kara to turn to these past few months, and she has helped propel me towards insights and growth I needed to get through some difficult moments.
She makes it clear that whatever you need to express and work through will be met with no judgment. She easily provides insight while being empathetic and respectful, and offers actionable steps for self-work where appropriate and without pressure.
Written on Dec 21, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
I can't believe my luck in finding Kara on the internet. I live in Australia so I was a little skeptical when I joined. I have had a wonderful experience, and have come so far in a short time. Kara has been nurturing and has offered sound advice. Not only has she been a counsellor, but also a friend.
Written on Dec 15, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, and self esteem
Kara has really helped me by just being there. She allows me to explore all my thoughts and all my feelings without judgement. She shows kindness and compassion with straightforward insight. I trust her.
Written on Nov 23, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, self esteem, anger, career, and depression
I feel very encouraged and comfortable talking to Kara. She always manages to enlighten me and remind me that the problems I have can be managed and even resolved. She gives very sound, insightful advice and is always available to respond to any of my dilemmas. I have discovered so much about myself through this process and I would highly recommend her services as she is a very professional and approachable person. I am so grateful to have Kara as my "life coach"; and she has helped me immensely in getting through this stressful chapter in my life.
Written on Nov 12, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
The BetterHelp online service is a perfect way to get help when you have a busy schedule, and need an experienced counselor. I have seen a few counselors in my time, and I have always had a positive experience. I think that most folks shy away or become skeptical about counseling in general because they are just shy, and/or busy. This is a very discreet and convenient way to get help. My mom passed away ten months ago and it was sudden. I was struggling with many things: the meaning of life, the surrealism of it all, insomnia, and family issues. A very difficult time indeed. Kara Anderson was there for me and helped me to work through these issues, she pointed out my strengths and we worked on my weaknesses. She told me it is okay for me to nurture myself through this difficult time. A lot of people struggle with that because they feel they are weak if they do so or selfish. When you are grieving, you have to give yourself time. You have to have someone to talk to about these things. You need an unbiased person to vent to. This is a perfect service for that. Many counselors advise writing a journal in any type of therapy. Writing to a credentialed, experienced counselor is like that and much more. You are putting your thoughts and feelings into writing, and then getting constructive feedback, and you can read for review/reference later if needed. I definitely recommend this service. I am very thankful that this resource is available.
Written on Nov 03, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 3 months
Kara has been such a huge help to me. She checks in to see how im doing, she is very quick with her responses, shares literature and reading material which is very helpful for me. I recommend her with no reservation.
Written on Oct 29, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 9 months
I came across BetterHelp during a period of serious self-doubt and questioning, and although I was at first skeptical about engaging in an online counseling program, I immediately discovered its value. I’m so grateful to have been paired up with Kara as my counselor— I right away felt a clarity and warmth in her communication with me. Her astute and insightful observations were just what I needed to get back on track with my own personal journey of evolving and healing, and although I would love to continue working with her, I feel sufficiently strengthened and balanced at this point to be able to work on my own, for now. I do know, however, that Kara and BetterHelp will be available to me if and when I feel the need to re-engage… Sending thanks and gratitude to BetterHelp, and Kara.
Written on Oct 19, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and depression
Working with a counselor through BetterHelp is a surprisingly intimate and rewarding experience. I say surprisingly because my expectations were fairly low going in; receiving such a high level of consistent service was delightful. My counselor was very clear from the beginning about what I could expect, and never failed to fulfill her end of that social contract. Replies to my sent messages were prompt, and helped to provide a solid foundation of trust to build our work on. What I really want to say is that it is good and I recommend it. :)
Written on Oct 15, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, eating, and anger
I can not say enough positive things about Betterhelp. I was skeptical about an online platform but this has worked out phenomenally! My assigned counselor, Kara Anderson, has been amazing. We have a fantastic rapport and I can not imagine face to face counseling being any better. I recommend Betterhelp wholeheartedly.
Written on Oct 10, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month
Kara has been really encouraging and I appreciate her feedback and insight. I'm very thankful.
Written on Sep 23, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month
I can't say enough good things about Kara. She has helped me so much. I can tell her anything and know I'll have no judgement from her. I can't say how much that means to me.
Written on Sep 15, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 1 month
Kara has been the most understanding person about everything I've brought up. She really tries to understand what it is that I'm going through, and has been supportive and constructive instead of simply critical. Hers is the voice I've been hoping to find.
Written on Sep 05, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, career, and depression
Kara is very personable and great at making you feel comfortable. She helps you come to realize the things you should be doing on your own, with brainstorming techniques. She has been nothing but a positive influence and has brought a lot of relief to me. I have struggled a lot this past year and I feel that this short time with her has been very productive.
Written on Aug 18, 2015 after therapy with Kara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, career, and depression
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