Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Kara works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kara
Kara Justo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and challenges with parenting. She supports those coping with mood concerns like depression and bipolar, struggles with self-esteem, and issues related to addiction, grief, or major life changes. Kara has 21 years of experience and practices in Connecticut.
She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and approachable. Conversations focus on real-life problems and clear steps someone can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings and moments of overwhelm. Her approach centers on practical strategies that fit everyday life. That can mean learning ways to calm intense emotions, building habits that support better sleep and energy, or testing small behavior changes to reduce conflict at home.
Kara tailors suggestions to each person’s situation. Kara also addresses concerns commonly linked with mood and behavior, including obsessive thoughts, impulsivity, and postpartum depression. She helps people handle relationship stress and the fallout of separation or domestic violence.
Sessions look at both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. In working together, she encourages gradual progress and realistic goals. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities, and homework is practical and doable.
The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes.
What Kara works with
Everything Kara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Impulsivity
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many of her sessions use evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. One common approach focuses on learning emotion regulation skills to manage anger and intense mood swings; it shows practical ways to slow down, notice triggers, and try alternative responses. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety and depression by testing small changes in daily routines and activities to see what helps lift mood and reduce avoidance.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let clients work face to face when they prefer conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for brief check-ins, coping prompts, and ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain steady contact with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Kara
What concerns does Kara commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating problems, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical. She focuses on real problems, teaches concrete strategies, and works with clients on skills to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of professional experience to her work with clients across a range of mood and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How are costs and payments 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.