- Person-centered approach
- Goal-focused planning
- Parenting support
About Kara
Kara Jakubec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She spent years in administrative and consulting roles in mental health before shifting into clinical counseling. Her work often centers on helping people who feel stuck during life changes and transitions.
Kara draws on five years of clinical counseling experience and a background in family-focused settings. She has supported parents navigating adolescent mental health concerns and worked with people facing substance use and recovery. Her experience includes group and individual work, and she has provided trainings for professionals in team effectiveness.
In sessions Kara uses a person-centered stance. She combines that with cognitive approaches and reality therapy to keep work practical and goal-focused. She aims to help clients name where they feel stuck and imagine a clearer path forward.
Her common areas of concern include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction and recovery, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, eating concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Parents who want help supporting their child or managing parenting strain may find her background relevant.
Kara works with each client to set manageable steps toward change. She emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and actionable strategies. People who want straightforward, problem-focused counseling that still honors their perspective may appreciate her style.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Person-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It helps people feel heard, identify their priorities, and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive approaches look at thoughts and how they affect feelings and behavior, teaching practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new actions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to choose techniques based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust methods as progress is made.
If you are considering online counseling, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue therapy during life transitions without changing therapists. Ask about the session format when you schedule so you know how sessions will look and what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kara help with?
Kara supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction and recovery, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She centers the client's experience, uses cognitive tools, and applies reality therapy ideas to set concrete steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical counseling experience plus prior administrative and consulting roles in mental health, including work with adolescent services and substance use programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.