- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Emotion regulation
About Cara
Cara Tuley is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 33 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Cara also lists family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and ADHD among her focus areas.
She uses practical, direct methods in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small, doable changes. Cara draws on cognitive behavioral tools alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and take values-based steps.
Over three decades she has worked with people from a range of backgrounds and life stages. Her experience includes supporting those coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. She also addresses adoption and foster care questions, abandonment concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and clear strategies for problems like sleep disruption, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and motivational interviewing when people want help with change around substance use or other behaviors.
Cara offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Practical matters such as session scheduling, formats, and fees are handled through the platform’s booking process. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Cara’s approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and work or relationship patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that match personal values. It often helps people facing life changes, chronic stress, or ongoing worry.
Mindfulness therapy supports paying steady attention to thoughts and body signals so emotional reactions become easier to manage. This approach pairs well with skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Cara will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. She discusses options and adjusts methods as progress is made.
Session formats are confirmed through the platform’s booking process, so check the available options before scheduling. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about format specifics when completing the matching questionnaire before the first session.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and family of origin concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based ideas, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior skills in a practical, problem-focused way.
How much experience does she have?
Cara has 33 years of clinical experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are handled through the platform’s scheduling flow.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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