- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose support
About Cari
Cari Mekaeil is a Kansas licensed social worker with the credential LSCSW and 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and help finding life purpose. Her practice also addresses pregnancy and childbirth concerns, postpartum depression, mood disorders, attachment questions, adoption and foster care matters, and communication struggles.
Cari began her career in a range of clinical settings. She has worked with people who survived childhood abuse and those navigating traumatic loss. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract promises. Conversations are direct and based on the issues the person brings in that day.
In therapy she listens to each person’s story and helps them notice patterns that get in the way. She offers ways to cope with chronic stress and anxiety, and strategies to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. For people rethinking work, relationships, or parenting, she helps name priorities and next steps without pressuring decisions.
Cari draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She supports people through transitions related to pregnancy, postpartum life, and young adulthood. Her work includes helping those involved with adoption or foster care sort through attachment and communication challenges.
People are encouraged to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions, and that subscription can be canceled at any time.
How Cari uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Cari draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and mood concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps people develop manageable day-to-day strategies. Another approach used with trauma and grief work emphasizes processing difficult memories and strong emotions in a paced way so people can function better in daily life.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Cari will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their current needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so methods remain practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. Many people find remote sessions help keep continuity of care during life changes, while still allowing for focused, goal-oriented work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Cari focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues related to pregnancy, postpartum depression, mood disorders, adoption and foster care, attachment, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps people identify patterns and practical steps for change. Sessions emphasize clear goals and coping strategies rather than abstract concepts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cari has 14 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with people affected by childhood abuse, traumatic grief, chronic stress, and anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LSCSW, and practices from Kansas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the match and location.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.