- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kara
Kara Riggott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with motivation. Young adults and others who feel pulled between life changes, relationships, and career concerns are included in her areas of focus.
Kara uses straightforward, person-focused sessions. She encourages honest conversation about what is worrying someone now. Sessions concentrate on practical skills and clearer thinking so people can manage daily pressures and emotional reactions. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify immediate steps that can reduce distress.
Her background includes years of work supporting people through grief, panic, mood difficulties, and trauma-related reactions. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, social anxiety, and isolation. Those dealing with gender dysphoria, LGBT-related stress, or pregnancy and childbirth matters are listed among her focus areas.
Kara incorporates elements from dialectical behavior approaches and motivational interviewing when helping people change difficult patterns. That can mean practicing emotion regulation skills, working on communication, or setting realistic goals for work and study. Her sessions aim to be practical and clear about next steps.
She conducts sessions in English and works from Connecticut. People who want to begin can expect a collaborative first meeting to set goals and decide on techniques to try.
How therapy methods translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they feel understood and can clarify their own goals. It helps people who are unsure what they want or who need a calm space to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses concrete exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kara will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that suit the situation and adjust the plan based on what helps most in weekly sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered for online work. Knowing whether sessions are video, phone, or another option helps pick what fits your schedule and living situation. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins between other commitments. Licensed professionals can also use practical, workbook-style CBT tasks and DBT skill practice adapted for remote meetings to keep progress moving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and young adult issues among other concerns.
How would she approach sessions?
She uses a person-centered style with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work to address immediate problems and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Kara has nine years of professional experience working with people on mood disorders, panic, grief, and related challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether in-person or remote options are offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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