- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Parenting concerns
About Kara
Kara Justo is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with ADHD, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and major mood difficulties.
Kara focuses on practical conversation and steady problem-solving. She listens to what matters in daily life and helps people sort out unhelpful reactions. Sessions are direct and straightforward, with an aim to make thinking and choices clearer.
In sessions she encourages honest talk about strong feelings like anger and frustration. She works with clients to notice patterns and try different ways of responding. That can mean learning short strategies to calm down, or practicing new kinds of communication with people close to them.
Kara also addresses longer-term concerns such as trauma, eating struggles, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and postnatal mood challenges. She collaborates with people who are going through divorce or separation and with those affected by domestic violence, offering steady, consistent support.
Her approach is practical and people-focused. She asks clear questions, suggests doable steps, and checks in about what helps. To start, she guides people through a first session that identifies immediate concerns and sets straightforward goals.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include skill-building for emotion regulation. This approach teaches practical steps to recognize early signs of anger or anxiety and to use brief strategies that reduce escalation. It is useful for people who want tools they can try in real life.Another common approach is problem-focused therapy that targets specific behaviors and patterns. That method breaks big problems into smaller steps and tests what works. It helps with issues such as impulsivity, parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, and coping with major changes.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. The therapist will review what matters most to the client, their goals, and what they prefer. Then she will suggest approaches and check in to see what needs adjusting so therapy stays practical and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain regular contact with a therapist while balancing work, parenting, and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She focuses on clear questions, problem-solving, and short strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT LCSW) based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location. 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.