- Focus on roots
- Practical strategies
- Calm, grounded space
About Cara
Cara Damier is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people move from surviving to thriving by identifying root issues and building steady, lasting change. Cara aims to create a calm, grounded space where people can feel steady while they work through difficult feelings and situations.
Cara uses a mix of practical approaches to meet each person where they are. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based approaches, and client-centered work. These are combined to match each person’s needs rather than following a single template.
Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication or control struggles.
Cara also has experience leading anxiety groups and offers an integrative option that combines psychological principles with Christian theology and biblical teaching when requested. She describes therapy as a gradual process of healing, resilience-building, and skill development so people feel more confident facing future challenges.
People who prefer a collaborative, steady approach may find her style helpful. She guides practical steps, supports emotional processing, and works with each person to tailor the pace and focus of sessions.
Cara uses a mix of practical approaches to meet each person where they are. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based approaches, and client-centered work. These are combined to match each person’s needs rather than following a single template.
Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication or control struggles.
Cara also has experience leading anxiety groups and offers an integrative option that combines psychological principles with Christian theology and biblical teaching when requested. She describes therapy as a gradual process of healing, resilience-building, and skill development so people feel more confident facing future challenges.
People who prefer a collaborative, steady approach may find her style helpful. She guides practical steps, supports emotional processing, and works with each person to tailor the pace and focus of sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How different approaches fit into online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses brief exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change patterns that get in the way of daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, avoidance patterns, and coping with ongoing life challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.
For practical details about online options, confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose a setting that supports concentration. Many find that working this way helps keep momentum between appointments and makes it simpler to practice skills in everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Cara blends approaches to fit each person and focuses on practical steps, emotional processing, and building resilience over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in counseling settings, including running anxiety groups in the past.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 scheduling according to therapist availability.