- Calm, steady approach
- Practical coping skills
- Supports LGBTQ concerns
About Kara-sue
Kara-sue Harriott is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and concerns related to LGBT issues. Her work also addresses ADHD and panic disorder and panic attacks in everyday life.
She aims to create an open space where people can talk honestly about what they are feeling. Sessions are straightforward and supportive. She encourages small, practical steps rather than sudden life overhauls.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make anxiety and panic worse. She helps people notice triggers and try different ways of responding. The goal is to reduce overwhelming moments and build more predictable routines.
She also works with issues tied to relationships and self-image, such as attachment concerns, abandonment, communication problems, body image, and social anxiety. Money worries, life purpose, and feelings of shame or guilt are other common topics she addresses.
Kara-sue describes her role as supportive and empowering. She helps people set goals, try new coping skills, and track small wins. Her approach is practical and steady, aimed at helping people feel more able to manage day-to-day life and work toward long-term change.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses; this can be helpful for anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns. Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm intense moments; these techniques often help with stress and panic.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense for those needs. Progress is monitored and methods are adjusted if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to try therapeutic techniques from their everyday routine and practice skills where they occur most often.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kara-sue help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT questions, and ADHD. Panic disorder and panic attacks are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is open and supportive with a focus on practical steps. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly and try different coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.