About Cara
Cara Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eleven years of counseling experience. She works with adults and adolescents on issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and ADHD. Cara focuses on clear communication and building trust from the first session.
She has practiced in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, residential programs, and in-home counseling. Those experiences shaped how she helps people manage stress, anger, and relationship problems.
Background and approach
Cara also supports people facing parenting strain and family conflict. Cara listens first to learn each person's priorities. She balances gentleness with challenge, encouraging small, doable changes that add up over time.
Her approach adapts to what each person needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions often focus on practical tools for everyday life. Cara helps people develop coping skills for anxiety, structure for managing ADHD-related struggles, and relapse prevention strategies for addiction.
She also offers space to process trauma, loss, and identity concerns related to LGBT issues. Cara aims to reduce shame about seeking help and to normalize the effort it takes to change. She invites straightforward conversations about goals and progress.
People who want clear, supportive guidance while they learn new ways of coping often reach out to her.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Cara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and clear goals. One commonly used approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance. These tools help people manage day-to-day symptoms and build confidence.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to support people struggling with addiction and ADHD. This includes building routines, structuring tasks, identifying triggers, and developing relapse prevention plans. Those strategies aim to reduce impulsive responses and create steadier daily habits.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cara listens to each person's story, discusses options, and adapts techniques to match goals and preferences. Together they track progress and adjust methods if something isn't working well.
Online therapy makes these methods more convenient. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared screen work for worksheets. Phone sessions and live chat fit shorter check-ins or times when bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching between sessions and quick reminders to practice new skills. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, school, and family life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
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