- Psychodynamic approach
- 30 years experience
- English language
About Cara
Cara Greene is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and financial or career stressors. She aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak at a pace that feels safe. Her approach focuses on understanding feelings and patterns so people can regain steadiness and confidence.
Cara trained in psychology and social work, and completed postgraduate work in psychoanalytic approaches. She has worked in private practice and community mental health settings, and has directed social work programs where she supervised staff and clinicians in training. She also taught clinical training, supervision, diagnosis, and treatment in graduate programs for many years.
Cara often uses psychodynamic ideas to help people see recurring patterns that affect mood, relationships, and behavior. She blends that with practical support for everyday problems like parenting strain, caregiving, chronic illness, grief, and work transitions. She also offers coaching-style help for career decisions and goal setting.
She has experience supporting adults and older adults through mood disorders, personality concerns, social anxiety, life transitions, and caregiving stress. In 2020 she presented webinars addressing pandemic-related stress and shared techniques to reduce anxiety. Her long career includes work across clinical, educational, and administrative roles.
Cara works from Nevada and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
How psychodynamic work adapts to online therapy
Cara uses psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns in feelings, relationships, and behavior. This approach looks at recurring themes and past experiences that shape reactions now and can help with mood, relationship strain, and long-standing self-esteem issues.She also brings a pragmatic, coaching-minded focus when helpful, which targets concrete goals like managing caregiving responsibilities, coping with chronic illness, or navigating career decisions. That mix of exploring patterns and tackling immediate problems aims to make change both understandable and usable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust the balance of insight work and practical strategies as the client’s needs evolve.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut down commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Ask about the available session formats so appointments can be planned to fit everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cara supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, grief, parenting concerns, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and broader family or caregiving stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a calm, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach and combines psychodynamic listening with practical coaching for real life problems.
What is her clinical background?
She has 30 years of practice experience, taught in graduate programs, directed social work services, and provided supervision to therapists in training.
Where is she licensed and based?
Cara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in New York and Nevada and she practices from Nevada.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.