Kara Finamore , MD, LCSW-C

Kara Finamore, MD, LCSW-C, is a licensed Maryland clinician with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma and abuse. As an MD she has medical training, and as an LCSW-C she holds a clinical social work license that supports her therapeutic practice. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s unique needs and circumstances.

Kara emphasizes practical support and empowerment, recognizing that seeking change takes courage. She works collaboratively to tailor interventions and offers guidance designed to foster more fulfilling, healthier ways of living. Her style centers on meeting clients where they are and supporting them through the steps toward growth and improved well-being.

Throughout the therapeutic process she aims to create a space that prioritizes the client’s goals, pacing, and values, providing steady encouragement while helping to develop skills and strategies that address immediate concerns and longer-term change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Kara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. These approaches teach tools for managing stress and anxiety, helping clients identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. She also provides trauma-informed care aimed at addressing the impact of past harms and supporting recovery from abuse and relationship wounds, with attention to safety and pacing that suits each person.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kara works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This teamwork helps clarify what will be most useful and sustainable.

Online therapy with Kara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints and allow therapists and clients to connect in ways that feel practical and consistent with the client’s needs.