Hi! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. I am committed to creating a supportive, compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can express your thoughts, feelings, fears and difficulties at a comfortable pace. I believe that empathy and understanding are paramount in building a good working relationship, which in turns helps people feel more hopeful and confident in their ability to make the changes needed to improve their lives.
I want to provide some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. I received an undergraduate degree in Psychology at Connecticut College, graduate degree in Social Work at Adelphi University (NY), and did post-graduate work at the Center of Modern Psychoanalysis (NY). I have been providing therapy in private practice, community mental health centers and agencies, I was Director of Social Work at a large social Services Agency where I managed therapy programs, supervised staff and supervised therapists in training. I also taught for many years in the graduate Departments of Social Work and Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University (NY), where my main teaching focus was on clinical training, supervision, diagnosis and treatment.
I have experience in working with adults and senior adults with a wide array of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, sadness, mood disorders, personality disorders, social anxiety, frustration, self-esteem, life transitions, peer relationships, parenting, pre-marital preparation, marital and/or family conflict, divorce/separation adjustment, occupational and/or educational difficulties, caregiving, chronic illness, grief, and adjusting to the aging process. In 2020, I offered a series of webinars on COVID related stress and techniques to help minimize the anxiety. I’m trained in multiple therapy approaches so that I am better able to work in a flexible way and can more effectively meet your needs.
I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better. But I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. I generally check messages here a few times a day, Monday-Sunday and respond as quickly as I can, most often within 24 hours.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Psychodynamic Therapy
NV LCSW 8494-C
NY LCSW 038637
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cara Greene. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cara helped me work through a tough period I was going through. She taught me skills to help cope, she asked me questions about issues I was having to help work through them, and was always there to listen to me with no judgment. Thank you for your help Cara.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Cara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Cara has been extremely helpful and gentle with me through my journey with anxiety. She has helped me narrow down the root of some anxiety issues and has taught me tips and tricks to get through moments when I feel anxious. Cara has also educated me on the scientific reasons behind why certain things happen to the mind and body during anxious & stressful moments. I am very grateful for Cara's assistance in my life.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Cara is amazing. I was nervous to try therapy and she had made me feel at ease since day 1. She is a lifesaver. I cannot wait to continue to work with her.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Cara is understanding and caring. Listens. Gives amazing advice to help me with my anxiety
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Cara Greene managed to turn my anxiety from a hinderance in my daily life into something I only experience in fleeting moments. She’s changed my life in such a phenomenal way, even my friends and family have noticed the difference. She’s been a huge help in helping me overcome my problems and even helping me work up the confidence to get a job ! By far the best therapist I have experienced in my 6 years of searching.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Cara for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd