- Nonjudgmental support
- Practical skills focus
- Values based work
About Kari
Kari Mackneer is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, substance and behavioral addictions, ADHD, grief, and life changes. Kari places emphasis on respect and nonjudgmental support while helping people take practical steps forward.
She uses an individualized approach that starts with clear goals. Sessions focus on what a person needs right now and on skills they can use between meetings. Kari blends client-centered listening with structured techniques to address thought patterns, emotional regulation, and behavior change.
Over her career she has worked with people managing trauma, eating and sleeping problems, anger, relationship struggles, and caregiver stress. She also addresses concerns such as body image, codependency, and co-occurring substance use. Her work often combines brief skills coaching with discussion about values and long-term coping.
Kari draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical tools for changing unhelpful thinking and for tolerating distress. She also uses Client-Centered and Existential elements to explore meaning and personal choice. Mindfulness practices are introduced when helpful to calm the nervous system and improve attention.
Her style is warm and straightforward. People who meet with her can expect clear steps, homework when useful, and ongoing review of progress. Kari welcomes conversations about goals and adapts methods to fit each person’s circumstances.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard while they clarify values and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety or improve decisions around money and daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when strong feelings make it hard to plan or follow through.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to test approaches and pick what fits best. This is a collaborative effort that balances short-term relief and longer-term goals based on individual needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can still let a person learn and practice CBT and DBT skills between meetings, check progress, and fit sessions into a busy life. It can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, reduce travel, and allow therapy to happen during a lunch break or after work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions to help people apply new skills in everyday settings.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kari address related to money stress?
She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety that can come from money problems, along with related issues such as addictions, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She combines listening with practical exercises and sets clear goals together with each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kari has 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor listed as LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients reach out?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for meeting with her?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kari?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.