Cara Tuley , LPCC

Cara Tuley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 33 years of clinical experience. She has worked in person and online with clients across Ohio, in other states, and internationally thanks to Better Help. Over her career she has pursued deeper understanding of diverse cultures and approaches, bringing an open, accepting stance to each therapeutic relationship and meeting people without judgment or bias.

Cara offers individual, couples, and family therapy and draws on a cognitive behavioral framework that is solution-focused and systemic in orientation. That combination supports clients in identifying patterns, building practical skills, and improving relationships within the contexts that matter to them. She is comfortable addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family dynamics, and many other focus areas listed in her profile.

Cara welcomes new clients and aims to tailor care to each person or family she works with. Her experience and client-centered attitude guide collaborative work toward the goals clients bring to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cara uses evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while clarifying values and committed actions, which can help with stress, avoidance patterns, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood and are guided to find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access a licensed professional from different locations, and choose the communication style that fits a client's life and comfort level.