Kara Scarbrough, LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Licensed in Maryland · 8 years in practice

Kara Scarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW-C, Maryland: 21897 · expires October 2026
LCSW, Florida: SW24678 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1134953615 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Kara

Kara Scarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on practical, clear steps that make daily life easier. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.

She creates a calm space where clients can talk about what matters most. Conversations are straightforward and focused on real problems, not jargon. Clients can expect to work on skills for coping, building confidence, and handling change.

Background and approach

Kara uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. She listens carefully and helps people find their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Her background includes eight years of clinical practice and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Florida and Maryland with the added LCSW-C designation in Maryland. That experience informs practical tools for caregivers, people feeling isolated, and women navigating life stressors. Sessions typically focus on immediate needs and small steps that build over time.

Kara supports people working through social anxiety, self-love challenges, caregiving stress, and the low energy that comes with depression. She aims to make therapy feel doable and relevant to everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kara names

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Online support

How her approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the client and progress at their pace, which can help with grief, self-esteem, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short, practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods based on what helps most. Clients often try one method and then adjust as needed so the work fits their life.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can fit busy days, allow short updates, and make it easier to keep momentum between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kara commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with added focus on caregiver stress, isolation, social anxiety, self-love, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She keeps sessions practical and uses clear language to address immediate concerns and daily coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Kara has eight years of clinical experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues and has practiced in community and clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Florida and Maryland; she is based in Florida for this listing.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she provide?

She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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