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Online therapist

Cara Tuley

Compassionate practical therapy for daily life

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
33 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cara

Cara Tuley is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 33 years of experience. She practices from Ohio and offers therapy in English. Cara presents herself as open and nonjudgmental, aiming to make people feel accepted and heard.

She uses practical, evidence-based methods to address everyday problems and long-standing struggles. Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction.

Background and approach

She also addresses parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and career-related stress. Cara brings decades of clinical experience to sessions. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s situation, combining short-term strategies and longer-term skills training.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills you can practice at home, and real-life problem solving. Clients can expect a calm, accepting presence paired with concrete tools. She emphasizes learning practical coping skills and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Her approach includes talk, structured exercises, and mindful awareness practices. Cara has the Ohio LPCC credential E.0007791-SUPV and works with people across regions, including international clients. Therapy is offered through several remote formats so people can choose what works for them.

How Cara’s approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters most. It emphasizes taking small, values-driven steps even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaching practical skills to change them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cara collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and what feels manageable. She tailors exercises and homework so they fit the person’s life and preferences, making therapy a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from Ohio. Video calls let you work face to face, phone sessions offer a simpler connection, and live chat or text messaging provide ongoing access to support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and practice skills in real situations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Cara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma. She also addresses parenting, sleep problems, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize practical tools, skill practice, and thoughtful reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cara has 33 years of experience in counseling. That experience includes in-person and remote work across Ohio and with clients in other regions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an Ohio LPCC credential listed as OH LPCC E.0007791-SUPV. Her practice is based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
33 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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