- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Kara
Kara Merriam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 14 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and big life changes. Her approach centers on empowering clients and building on their existing strengths.
Kara sees the decision to seek help as a brave first step. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and listens for what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on small changes that add up. Her style is supportive and goal-oriented. Kara offers clear, straightforward guidance and works at a pace that fits the person she is seeing.
That can mean learning new ways to cope with strong emotions, making a plan for parenting stress, or managing symptoms of mood or attention differences. Over 14 years Kara has worked in different roles in counseling work across Tennessee. She draws on that experience to match strategies to real-life demands.
Clients can expect a partnership where their goals steer the work. Kara provides services in English and offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The focus is on helping people gain tools they can use day to day and rebuild confidence as they move through change.
What Kara works with
Everything Kara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many of Kara's methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that help people manage mood and stress. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and attention differences; this involves short exercises and tools people can use between sessions to manage difficult moments.Another key approach emphasizes strengths and problem-solving. This style helps people identify what already works in their life and build step-by-step plans for parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, or major life transitions. The work often includes experimenting with small changes and reflecting on what helps.
Finding the right way to work together is part of the therapy process. Kara collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and daily demands. She adjusts techniques as needs change and checks in about what is and isn't helping.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework help, or flexible communication between sessions. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Kara
What concerns does Kara typically help with?
Kara supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a supportive, strengths-based style that treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on practical steps and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential LPC and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kara?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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