- CBT focused techniques
- DBT skills training
- Mindfulness practice
About Cara
Cara Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, or workplace frustration. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, attention issues, and changes in life circumstances.
Cara uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people understand what drives their reactions. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns of thought that lead to explosive or avoidant behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation or strong feelings are part of the problem.
In sessions she focuses on everyday steps people can try between meetings. That might include small behavior changes, new ways to respond in arguments, or experiments to test out different thinking. She also brings mindfulness strategies to help with staying grounded during intense moments.
Cara has worked with people across the lifespan, including adults facing family conflicts, career stress, or difficulties with sleep and intimacy. She has additional experience with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and panic attacks. Her background includes work with different age groups and varied clinical settings over two decades.
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. Sessions aim to clarify what the person wants to change and build skills for handling anger and recurring frustration. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit works for them.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. Online sessions can keep that same emphasis through clear, intentional conversation and check-ins about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That translates well to online meetings where homework and behavior experiments are reviewed between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cara will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She discusses options openly and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed so people know what to expect and why a given technique is being used.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify which formats are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. For some people phone conversations use less bandwidth, while video helps with practicing communication skills. Discuss practical preferences at the first scheduling step to find a setup that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
Cara works with anger that shows up as frequent outbursts, simmering resentment, frustration at work, and anger related to family or parenting stress.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She combines listening with concrete skills. Sessions often include identifying thought patterns, practicing emotion regulation skills, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have treating these concerns?
Cara has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, and anger-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.