Kara Fedore , LCSW

Kara Fedore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family difficulties, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and the many stresses that accompany life changes. She has experience addressing domestic violence, acute crisis, and substance use disorder, and brings that background to each therapeutic relationship.

Kara practices in a client-centered way, tailoring her methods to fit each person she meets. She combines elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma processing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patterns of thought and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and coping skills, and Motivational Interviewing to support change, all grounded in the needs and goals of the client. She emphasizes collaboration, ongoing learning, and adapting interventions so care stays relevant and practical.

Kara acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and views that first step as an important investment in personal growth. She aims to guide and empower people as they clarify goals, build skills, and move toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Kara draws from client-centered therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients set their own goals - it is useful for a wide range of concerns and for clients who want a collaborative, strengths-based process. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it is often used when past events continue to disrupt day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people who are ambivalent about change, making it helpful for addictions, health behaviors, and any situation where motivation is a barrier.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kara works with clients to identify priorities, preferences, and practical needs, and she adjusts techniques together with each person so therapy fits their goals and pace.

Online therapy with Kara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options provide flexible ways to maintain continuity of care and to use approaches that suit a client’s schedule and communication style.