- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kari
Kari Mackneer is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related difficulties. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to manage strong feelings and recurring patterns.
Kari uses direct, person-centered conversation to identify what matters most to each client. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person’s goals.
In early sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Together with the client she sets clear, realistic goals. That may mean work on impulse control, managing anger flare-ups, building routines for sleep and eating, or addressing substance use that makes life harder.
Her approach favors short, concrete exercises clients can try between sessions. Homework might include tracking triggers, testing new responses to stress, or practicing grounding and breathing skills. The emphasis is on small changes that reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.
Kari has worked across many settings over her career, helping people with trauma, mood disorders, addictions, and complex stress. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan. It helps people identify what matters to them and set practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward tools to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list specifics. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice new skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples into sessions for immediate feedback.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel building resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or cope with someone else’s anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style with practical CBT and DBT skills. The work focuses on clear goals and hands-on exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kari has 25 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings with people facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and chronic stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor working from Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the original profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.