Kara Justo , LCSW

Kara Justo is a Connecticut-based licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate parenting challenges, address anger and motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence.

She approaches each client with a commitment to openness and nonjudgmental listening, working to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced honestly. Kara emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify realistic goals and practical steps toward change.

Seeking therapy can take courage, and Kara frames that first step as part of a journey toward a more fulfilling life. She aims to support and empower clients through that process, offering steady guidance as they explore new perspectives and skills.

Kara holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This credential reflects advanced training and clinical experience in social work and therapeutic practice.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Remotely

Kara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes cognitive strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and reframe them into more constructive perspectives - this can be useful for stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. Another set of techniques centers on behavioral and skills-based work, teaching concrete coping tools, routines, and problem-solving methods to improve day-to-day functioning and motivation.

Kara takes a collaborative stance in selecting the right approach. She will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress and circumstances evolve so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy with Kara offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, fit therapy into busy lives, and access licensed professionals without the need for travel, supporting continuity and convenience in care.