- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Self esteem work
About Kara
Kara Graci is a Michigan-licensed social worker (LMSW) with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists life purpose among her areas of attention. She offers conversational, practical support for people who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health.
Kara helps people name what feels off and make small, manageable steps forward. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters now - reducing overwhelming feelings, improving day-to-day functioning, and working through decisions about next steps. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
Her style centers on helping people talk through thoughts and emotions without judgment. Kara encourages clear, directed conversation and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide discussions. She helps people sort priorities, test new ways of coping, and build routines that support daily functioning.
People who have experienced adoption or foster care, persistent guilt or shame, or seasonal mood shifts may find her approach relevant. She also works with young adults navigating transitions and those questioning life purpose or direction. Her practice notes caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems as additional focus areas.
To begin someone completes the site matching questionnaire and schedules a session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Kara does not accept international clients.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many clients find benefit from approaches that focus on changing patterns of thought and building concrete coping skills. Cognitive techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and teach ways to test and reframe those thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Behavioral skill work emphasizes small, repeatable actions - scheduling activities, setting boundaries, and practicing social exposures - to rebuild confidence and daily structure.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust methods over time based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commutes, or allow for quieter surroundings during a brief break. They can also make it easier to keep regular check-ins when life gets hectic. Talk with the therapist through the initial matching process to learn which formats she currently offers and which will best fit practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness, and life purpose.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using evidence-based techniques to help name problems and try small, manageable changes. Sessions focus on immediate concerns and steps to improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the areas listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model and costs vary by location; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy through her profile?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.