Kara Carola, LPC
New Jersey LPC for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and parenting
- Strengths-based approach
About Kara Carola
Kara Carola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 14 years of experience in the counseling field. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and anger problems, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, self-esteem, midlife concerns, financial worries, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. As an LPC, she holds a state license to provide professional counseling services and clinical support.
Kara takes a strengths-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approach to therapy. She aims to build a trusting, positive environment and places strong emphasis on rapport as the foundation for change. She is often told that her genuineness and positive energy make it easier for people to connect and share their stories. Identifying and leveraging a person’s existing strengths is central to her work and informs treatment planning and goal setting.
In practice she draws from a blend of therapeutic approaches - including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas - and tailors those tools to each individual’s needs. Her goal is to help clients gain insight and translate that awareness into practical steps that support progress and measurable results.
Kara takes a strengths-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approach to therapy. She aims to build a trusting, positive environment and places strong emphasis on rapport as the foundation for change. She is often told that her genuineness and positive energy make it easier for people to connect and share their stories. Identifying and leveraging a person’s existing strengths is central to her work and informs treatment planning and goal setting.
In practice she draws from a blend of therapeutic approaches - including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas - and tailors those tools to each individual’s needs. Her goal is to help clients gain insight and translate that awareness into practical steps that support progress and measurable results.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kara Carola have?
Kara Carola has 14 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Kara Carola a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Her license is NJ LPC 37PC00438800.
In which languages does Kara Carola provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kara Carola located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Kara Carola as my therapist?
You can work with Kara Carola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kara Carola work with international clients?
No. Kara Carola does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kara Carola cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping them explore values, strengths, and goals to guide meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges where changing patterns can improve mood and functioning. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices for noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation; it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and improving present-moment awareness.
Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Kara works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, combining techniques from different modalities when that best supports progress. She partners with each person to develop a plan that feels appropriate and achievable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family, and other commitments and allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from a convenient location. For many people, the variety of communication methods supports consistent engagement and practical application of therapeutic tools between sessions.