- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT strategies
About Kara
Kara Denahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Rhode Island with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger. Kara also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and mood concerns including depression and bipolar disorder.
She trained in marriage and family therapy after a first career in design and photography, earning a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island. Over two decades of practice have included private practice work and ongoing study of therapeutic models that inform her sessions.
Kara integrates mindfulness and meditation into her work, practices client-centered listening, and uses trauma-focused methods when needed. She has studied Internal Family Systems and incorporates its ideas about inner parts and self-leadership into conversations about emotions and behavior. These approaches help people name what is happening inside and respond differently.
In sessions she tends to be practical and steady. Conversations look at how past attachment experiences affect current relationships and how thoughts and behaviors maintain distress. Clients learn strategies for coping, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. The emphasis is on small, useful changes that reduce anger and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
Kara draws on many teachers and theories to shape what she offers. She encourages curiosity about inner experience and gradual practice of new habits. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on individual adult concerns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Online sessions can explore how those patterns show up now, helping people notice triggers and try different responses. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; it supports paced conversations where the client leads and the therapist follows, which can work well in a virtual session when time is used deliberately.Cognitive Behavioral elements offer concrete steps for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online meetings can include brief skill practice, thought records, and planning between sessions to test changes in everyday life. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach, or combination, feels most useful based on goals, comfort, and what comes up in early meetings.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make shorter check-ins easier to manage, and reduce travel time. Others appreciate not needing to be on camera for every meeting. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and adapt session pace and tools to fit daily life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, anger, grief, addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, career concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches. She emphasizes practical steps, emotion awareness, and clearer communication.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working in private practice and related settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Rhode Island and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.