- anger management basics
- conflict resolution skills
- stress reduction methods
About Cara
Cara Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 11 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Cara also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and questions around sexual orientation and identity. She offers straightforward, practical help for day-to-day struggles and recurring patterns that interfere with life.
Cara has worked in outpatient clinics, residential programs, and in-home counseling settings. That range gives her experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term behavior changes. She listens for what matters most to each person, then offers challenge alongside support so goals feel real and reachable.
Her approach centers on building rapport and keeping communication open. She describes her style as client-based and flexible, adjusting methods to match each person’s preferences and needs. In practice this means setting clear goals, trying concrete strategies, and checking in about progress.
Cara has spent time helping adults and adolescents manage depression, anxiety, substance-related concerns, and conflict. She also draws on experience working with couples, families, and individuals, though sessions focus on the person seeking help. Her work includes helping people reduce reactivity, manage resentment, and handle anger that shows up in relationships or at work.
People who reach out will be asked about what they want to change and what has helped before. From there Cara and the person set realistic steps and track what works. She encourages people to try counseling without shame and to be active participants in making practical changes.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Cara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and building small, repeatable coping skills to reduce reactivity; this helps when anger or frustration shows up at work or with loved ones. Another common technique centers on communication and conflict skills, teaching how to express needs and set boundaries without escalating tension. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative work in therapy. Cara will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, try a method, and adjust if something does not feel helpful. The aim is to land on concrete tools that fit the person’s daily life. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography did not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a session into a break at work, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Others prefer scheduling around family obligations or a time that reduces stress. A brief questionnaire and an initial session are used to match needs and plan an approach that works practically for each person.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Cara works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, ADHD, self-esteem, and LGBT issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-based, flexible approach that combines listening with gentle challenge and goal-setting. Sessions focus on clear steps and checking progress.
How much experience does she have?
Cara has 11 years of counseling experience across outpatient, residential, and in-home settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.