- LMFT clinician
- Mindfulness emphasis
- Anxiety and stress
About Kara
Kara Denahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Rhode Island with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals and brings a calm, curious presence to sessions. Her practice focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief, and other life challenges.
Kara trained at the University of Rhode Island, earning a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1997. Before that she completed a Bachelor of Science in Design with a photography specialty. Her early career included work in community settings and later she opened a private practice.
Over the years Kara has woven mindfulness and meditation into her clinical work after studying the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She has also pursued training in Internal Family Systems and studied ideas from Polyvagal Theory and interpersonal neurobiology to better understand how the nervous system and attachment shape experience.
In sessions she aims to help people notice the parts of themselves that get stuck, gently build new skills for handling stress, and strengthen connection with what matters most. She uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness practice, and attachment-focused work.
Kara describes therapy as a collaborative search for what actually helps each person live with more ease. She emphasizes acceptance, curiosity, and gradual change over quick fixes. People who want to better manage panic, relationship patterns, or life transitions may find her style steady and thoughtful.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Kara uses attachment-based ideas to help people notice how patterns of relating affect emotions and behavior. This approach focuses on connection, understanding past relational patterns, and building healthier ways of relating to self and others.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person in the room. That means she listens closely, follows what a person brings, and shapes sessions around their goals and pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for practical symptom work. CBT offers clear strategies for managing anxious thoughts, panic symptoms, and unhelpful habits through step-by-step practice.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kara works with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level rather than imposing a single model. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who prefer working from familiar surroundings or who need a low-bandwidth option, but check which formats Kara provides before scheduling.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kara commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety and panic-related concerns as well as relationship issues, trauma and grief. Her practice also covers mood issues, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Kara blends a calm, curious approach with practical tools. She uses mindfulness, attachment-focused ideas, and cognitive techniques to help people manage symptoms and change patterns.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island and has 23 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Rhode Island and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.