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Cara Tuley, LPCC

Practical therapy focused on skills and values

33 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Cara

Cara Tuley is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 33 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life changes. Cara practices in Ohio and also sees clients internationally in English.

She uses straightforward, practical methods that help people see patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can reduce distress.

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Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Cara also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and steady attention.

She uses dialectical strategies when emotions feel overwhelming and a calm, steady approach is needed. Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, chronic illness and caregiving strain, career questions, and sleep problems. She helps people address communication, codependency, and commitment struggles as well.

Cara aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can explore goals and practice new skills. She guides toward concrete steps that fit everyday life and helps people track small changes over time. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady support rather than labels or promises.

How Cara’s approaches translate to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online sessions can include step-by-step skill practice, homework assignments, and short exercises between meetings to build daily routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter. In remote sessions this often means setting simple, measurable goals and checking progress together during video calls or messages.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Cara will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust tactics over time. That collaborative planning helps people stay engaged and see what works for them.

Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls support a face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions are useful when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or travel routines.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cara works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and dialectical strategies to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Cara has 33 years of counseling experience working in person and online with people across Ohio, other states, and internationally.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an OH LPCC and practices in Ohio while also offering services to international clients in English.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
33 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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