Hi Everyone! My name is Kara Gubner. I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 5 years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also have experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or autism and managing behavioral concerns/providing support and counseling to those individuals and their care-takers. In addition, I’ve also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, and assisted in working with people in crisis situations. I have also worked in counseling and providing support to friends/family of a person who struggles with mental illness.
My counseling style is open, empathetic, non-judgmental, and interactive. My approach is person-centered and it combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. However, I typically tailor counseling sessions/dialog and treatment plan to meet each person’s unique and specific needs. In most cases, I work with clients on increasing their self-awareness to better understand themselves in order to better assist on improving their situation.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to begin a journey to bettering yourself and seeking therapists/therapy is a fantastic first step! I am here and available to assist you in this journey!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD
NY LMHC 007035
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Kara has been exceptional in how she was able to guide me through my journey. Her listening skills are outstanding. Her advice and guidance is always very helpful. Through ups and downs we are moving along. She is a great person and a great therapist.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Kara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Kara is the perfect fit for me. I always feel better after our conversations. It feels like talking to a friend (if my friends were this qualified).
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Kara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kara has been my beacon of light through navigating my mental health during these insane covid times. She is an amazing listener and she provides me with honest and clear feedback which I feel is truly helping me become a better and more calm person.
Written on Oct 21, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Always there when I need her!!
Written on Apr 06, 2020 after therapy with Kara for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Kara is a very good at listening to my ranting about work and life in general! She is a competent counselor who is great for just talking to in general and also offering suggestions as well as explaining what underlying things could be causing your current state of mind.
Written on Oct 21, 2018 after therapy with Kara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder