Kara Levine , LCSW

Kara Levine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who brings more than a decade of experience supporting people through grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She earned her Master of Social Work from Tulane University with a concentration in disaster mental health, and she has focused her practice on helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate the emotional challenges that follow loss, illness, and traumatic events.

Her work has included supporting children with chronic and terminal illness and assisting families as they adjust when a loved one is unwell, because she recognizes that an illness affects the whole family system. Kara uses evidence-based methods to address the issues that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person she sees.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing collaboration so clients feel involved in the goals and steps of treatment. Kara values the courage it takes to begin therapy and frames the process as a team effort, working alongside clients to make meaningful changes and help them move toward living the life they want.

Clinical Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Kara Levine draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR offers a structured method for processing distressing memories and trauma, aimed at reducing the emotional intensity of those experiences. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people clarify and strengthen their motivation for change, especially when facing ambivalence about difficult decisions or behavior shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kara works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts methods as progress is made so treatment remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Kara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of care and allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.