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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT concerns
About Kara
LCSW-C (Maryland) social worker with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Kara Finamore focuses on practical ways to cope and get unstuck. She works with people facing grief, parenting strain, addictions, and life transitions.
Kara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She prefers clear, direct conversation about what is causing distress and what changes are realistic. Sessions include moments to learn new skills, practice them, and review progress in simple terms.
She pays attention to life context, including work pressures, family dynamics, and cultural background. This can include support for fertility-related stress, first responder issues, postpartum depression, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses patterns like dependent personality traits, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and anger that get in the way of daily functioning.
Kara frames therapy as a problem-solving process. Early meetings focus on identifying priorities and setting short-term goals. Later work may expand into deeper patterns and relationship concerns when that fits the person’s aims.
People can expect straightforward planning and concrete steps between sessions. Progress is checked with simple questions about what changed and what remains difficult. If you want to understand how sessions are structured, she asks clients to note one or two goals before the first meeting.
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How evidence-based work looks in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques are the foundation of Kara's practice. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking. This is useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry.Exposure and response strategies address obsessive-compulsive patterns and avoidance tied to trauma or anxiety. These methods involve gradual, guided steps to reduce fear and regain control in daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process looks at practical outcomes and day-to-day changes rather than labels.
Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or medical appointments. Video lets you use visual cues during skill work, while phone sessions can be a shorter check-in option that needs less bandwidth. The key benefit is fitting sessions into a busy life while keeping the focus on clear goals and usable tools.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting questions, addictions, and job or career concerns. Additional focus areas include postpartum depression, fertility issues, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and multicultural matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill-building. Sessions are direct and task-focused, with time spent learning and practicing tools between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, relationship stress, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where you are located.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.