- 33 years experience
- Nonjudgmental approach
- Values-based work
About Cara
Cara Tuley is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor with 33 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is open and nonjudgmental, and she aims to create space for honest conversation.
Cara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to what will make day-to-day life easier.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and sleep problems. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of coping with life changes. Additional areas she addresses include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and other related concerns.
Cara has experience working with people from many backgrounds and pays attention to cultural context and individual values. She accepts clients in Ohio and beyond, including international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Her credential is LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The counselor notes that fees vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Cara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to what will make day-to-day life easier.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and sleep problems. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of coping with life changes. Additional areas she addresses include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and other related concerns.
Cara has experience working with people from many backgrounds and pays attention to cultural context and individual values. She accepts clients in Ohio and beyond, including international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Her credential is LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The counselor notes that fees vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress and then try different actions to get better results. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and many everyday problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and learning to live alongside difficult feelings while taking steps that matter to the person. It can help with stress, grief, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports recovery from trauma, burnout, and overwhelming stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend methods as needed, with practical exercises and homework designed to fit the client’s life.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let someone attend from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work so clients can practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Cara works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and goal-focused. Cara blends Cognitive Behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness tools to help people change behaviors and tolerate difficult feelings while pursuing what matters to them.
How much experience does the counselor have?
She has 33 years of clinical experience working with individuals in Ohio and with clients in other states and internationally.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds an OH LPCC license and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.