- Goal focused
- Skills based
- Nonjudgmental care
About Kari
Kari Mackneer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship struggles, grief, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Kari aims to offer steady support and practical help when life feels overwhelming.
Kari meets people where they are and treats them with respect and no judgment. Sessions focus on real problems and clear steps clients can try between meetings. She listens, helps set realistic goals, and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices are used when emotion regulation and stress tolerance are priorities.
Kari has worked in a variety of settings and has supported people with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, and caregiver stress. Her experience includes helping people manage career strain, compassion fatigue, and body image struggles.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and what might help next. Sessions emphasize practical skills, small experiments, and finding ways to cope better day to day. Kari invites anyone ready to take a step toward change to begin the process.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Kari uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's goals and experience. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and shaping the work around what the person wants to change.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. CBT is practical and skills oriented, and it often includes simple experiments and homework to try between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) elements appear when managing intense emotions is needed. Those skills teach ways to tolerate distress, regulate emotion, and improve interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kari collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, keeping regular appointments, and trying skills between meetings. Ask about available scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kari commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, grief, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kari uses a direct and respectful style that meets people where they are. Sessions focus on setting goals, teaching skills, and trying practical steps between meetings.
What kind of background does she bring to her work?
She has 25 years of experience working in multiple clinical settings and has supported people with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, and caregiver stress.
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 sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling to learn which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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 Kari?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.