- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Communication work
About Cara
Cara Kalakewich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people address relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and related life changes.
Cara focuses on clear, practical conversations about what matters to each person. She listens for the patterns that keep showing up in relationships and daily life. Then she and the client look for small changes that can make routines and interactions less painful.
Her approach centers on emotions and attachment, with Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) among the methods she uses. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to address behavior, thinking, and communication skills when useful.
In sessions she asks concrete questions and practices specific skills with clients. That can include noticing how feelings show up in the body, tracking interaction patterns, and testing new ways to speak or set boundaries. She emphasizes collaboration so goals are realistic and relevant to daily life.
Cara also pays attention to broader life influences such as family background, faith, work, and social supports. This helps identify areas to adjust and small steps to try between sessions. Her stated focus areas include intimacy issues, grief, body image, ADHD, and concerns related to adoption, attachment, and blended families.
Sessions are conducted in English and Cara accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and attachment patterns. Online sessions can use this approach to notice how feelings arise and to practice different ways of expressing needs during a conversation.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and active listening. In remote sessions this often means the therapist reflects what she hears and helps clarify priorities so clients can test small changes between meetings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions frequently include concrete exercises and short homework tasks to try new habits and track progress between appointments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting as needs change. The decision is made together based on what the client wants to work on and how they respond to early sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include making it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. These aspects can help people maintain consistency while they try new ways of relating and coping.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, body image, and related life changes.
What therapy styles does she use?
Cara uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and elements of the Gottman Method.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with individuals on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking so you know which formats are available.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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