- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma focus
About Kira
Kira Karabanovs is an Ohio licensed independent social worker, LISW, with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, and anger. Kira also supports people facing addictions, parenting pressures, career stress, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and drawn from practical therapy methods.
Kira's style is direct and conversational. She helps people name what gets in the way, then tries specific steps for change. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts and feelings, practicing different reactions, or setting small goals to build momentum. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to structure work, and applies Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts affect present life.
In sessions she focuses on what someone wants to do differently. Conversations are goal-focused and action-oriented. For anger, that often looks like tracking triggers, working on how to respond in the moment, and finding alternatives to escalation. For anxiety or grief it can mean short experiments and clearer daily routines.
Kira draws on eight years of experience across common life stressors and relationship difficulties. She pays attention to patterns from family of origin, attachment concerns, and how chronic illness or caregiving strain can affect mood. Her approach mixes talking with concrete exercises to practice between sessions.
To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short experiments and practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps someone clarify what matters to them and build small steps toward change, especially useful when motivation feels low. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people reduce the ways past hurts keep showing up in relationships and daily life.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process keeps sessions relevant and focused on what a person wants to change about their reactions, routines, and relationships.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about specific session formats and how they would fit into your day when you schedule the first meeting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She supports adults dealing with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, grief, addictions, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Kira uses a direct, conversational approach with goal-focused work and practical exercises between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with common life stressors and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LISW, practicing in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.