Kara Kocmick, LICSW
LICSW supporting relationships, trauma, and sexuality
- Adolescents and adults
- DBT-informed therapy
- Boundaries and sexuality work
About Kara Kocmick
Kara Kocmick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who guides adolescents and adults through processes of mental wellness and self-discovery. She approaches therapy with compassion, empathy, and attentive listening, helping clients gain insight into the patterns that shape their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. By exploring how current patterns affect daily functioning, she supports clients in identifying and practicing positive changes that improve overall well-being.
Kara works with people who struggle to manage relationships, intense emotions, and life transitions, and she offers specialized programming focused on healthy boundaries, relationships, and sexuality. She attends to the ways a client’s environment influences mental health and collaborates with each person to address concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, relational boundaries, and issues related to intimacy and identity.
Her model for change emphasizes increasing awareness of the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and integrates techniques drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build skills and resilience. This integrative approach is shaped to meet each client where they are and to support progress that fits their goals and circumstances.
Kara works with people who struggle to manage relationships, intense emotions, and life transitions, and she offers specialized programming focused on healthy boundaries, relationships, and sexuality. She attends to the ways a client’s environment influences mental health and collaborates with each person to address concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, relational boundaries, and issues related to intimacy and identity.
Her model for change emphasizes increasing awareness of the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and integrates techniques drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build skills and resilience. This integrative approach is shaped to meet each client where they are and to support progress that fits their goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kara Kocmick have?
Kara Kocmick has 7 years of experience.
Is Kara Kocmick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details are MN LICSW 27507.
In which languages does Kara Kocmick provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kara Kocmick located?
She is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Kara Kocmick as my therapist?
You can work with Kara Kocmick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kara Kocmick work with international clients?
Kara Kocmick does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kara Kocmick 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Flexibility
Kara draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the pace and focus of work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is well suited to people seeking support in building self-awareness and strengthening personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills-based work in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kara partners with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors techniques from these models to fit the client’s circumstances so progress feels collaborative and purposeful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These formats support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow flexibility in how therapy is conducted while maintaining the therapeutic focus on growth and skill building.