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Kara Jakubec, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kara. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Kara is empathetic, collaborative, observant, flexible, and patient. She understands my problems and follows up with thoughtful questions to dig deeper. Any and all links and exercises she has sent have been very helpful. Would definitely recommend Kara.

Reviewed January 2022

Kara is the best counselor I have worked with in 15 years of pursuing my mental health goals. She is knowledgeable and kind. All of our sessions are helpful and productive. I see my life moving forward in a positive and rehabilitated way that would not have been possible without her.

Reviewed July 2021

More about Kara

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Throughout my experience, my clients have struggled with fear of the unknown; had difficulty getting started or knowing where to begin; have experienced uncertainty about a new life phase or change, whether expected or unexpected; and have questioned their purpose, goals, roles, or relationships; and ultimately we walked together as they found empowerment and strategies to overcome these challenges. My intention is to help you do the same.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with ten years experience in a variety of roles helping families through parenting issues, and three years of dedicated counseling experience specifically focusing on clinical issues. I received my M.Ed. in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University in 2016, and made a career change to become a counselor. While I have spent time as an administrator and consultant in mental health facilities, my clinical counseling focus is anxiety/ depression, motivational issues, parenting struggles, trauma and PTSD, family issues, and substance abuse and recovery. Within my experience as a substance abuse counselor, I have worked with veterans, other counselors, individuals, groups, and families to understand, approach, and maintain a life of recovery. Having provided therapy and administrative services in the world of adolescent mental health, I have significant experience helping parents to understand and empower their child through difficult times. Through counseling and consultation, I have also provided workshops and trainings for business professionals looking to improve the effectiveness of and cohesion in their professional team.



My approach combines a person-centered approach with cognitive and reality therapy in order to let you be the expert about your life. My goal is to understand where you feel "stuck," help you to envision what you want for your life and where you're trying to go, collaborate with you to develop the necessary steps, and provide the counseling along the way to help you achieve your vision.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Licenses

Kara Jakubec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770134991.

  • LPC · Texas · 78106 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kara Jakubec

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

21 reviews

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Kara is empathetic, collaborative, observant, flexible, and patient. She understands my problems and follows up with thoughtful questions to dig deeper. Any and all links and exercises she has sent have been very helpful. Would definitely recommend Kara.

Reviewed January 2022

Kara is the best counselor I have worked with in 15 years of pursuing my mental health goals. She is knowledgeable and kind. All of our sessions are helpful and productive. I see my life moving forward in a positive and rehabilitated way that would not have been possible without her.

Reviewed July 2021

I've only been with Kara for a few weeks but I've already been able to tackle a lot of my major points of distress. She's given me tools to work through my situations and offers various way of tackling an issue. Overall, she does an amazing job of making me really stop and think about what is actually causing the problem so we can find a way to resolve it!

Reviewed February 2021

Kara has been amazing at helping me evaluate my values, work on my boundaries, and walk me through a very difficult stage in my life. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2021

Kara has walked me through some of the most difficult situations in my life. I say walk through instead of ‘got me through’ because she taught me how to care for myself and be responsible for my own healing. She has a calm and gentle demeanor, never judges and is very relatable. I thank God I found her when I did!

Reviewed January 2021

Kara is very relatable and kind. She understands that my life is crazy and she speaks to me in a language I can understand. Her consistency and flexibility are TRULY appreciated.

Reviewed August 2020

Kara is everything I’ve wanted in a counselor and more. She’s attentive, respectful, and kind. I have so much confidence in her ability to guide me through all of life’s most difficult challenges. I recommend this service to so many people because of my extremely positive experience with her.

Reviewed August 2020

Kara is one of the best counselors out there! She is a very empathetic listener and thoroughly understands all my concerns. She always provides great and useful feedback as well. I would be lost without her help, definitely recommend her!

Reviewed August 2020

Best. Counseling. Ever. I have tried so many people over the years and no one has taken me on with as much grace and kindness as she has. No judgment. Constant support. I tell anyone who will listen how much I love this service in the hopes that others will get lucky and match with a wonderful professional such as Kara. I am so happy and blessed to include this app and my counselor in my support network.

Reviewed May 2020

Attentive and asks very thought provoking questions.

Reviewed April 2020

She is very proactive in working with me through my thoughts and feelings and provides insight that has helped me learn new coping strategies. She's gives great resource when applicable. She has allowed me to lead the conversation but is not afraid to step in when I'm unsure which direction to take. She is amazing!

Reviewed March 2020

Kara has helped me through a pretty big breaking point in my life. I had struggled with depression for so long and didn’t know how to battle it. She has given me the tools to gain back my self-confidence and self-love. I’d highly recommend her to anyone that is seeking counseling.

Reviewed March 2020

Kara is tuned in to my needs and preferences. She really listens and provides thoughtful input.

Reviewed February 2020

She has been understanding and gentle. I would recommend a friend or family member to speak to her.

Reviewed January 2020

Kara is excellent in every way. By far the best I’ve ever had! She offers resources to use between sessions, responds to messages, and compiles notes through the week to discuss during the session. She encourages me to set weekly goals that we can check on and revise in following meetings. This had been the most positive counseling experience of all the ones that have come before. 10/10 would recommend better help and Kara specifically.

Reviewed January 2020

She is wonderful to speak to and make suggestions when asked to help improve myself.

Reviewed December 2019

She’s awesome

Reviewed November 2019

I sought counseling services because I felt emotionally wrecked and overwhelmingly anxious and depressed after experiencing family tragedy and general career and relationship dissatisfaction. Kara is different from other therapists I've tried in the past--in a good way. She holds space to recognize my immediate emotional needs and just talk through an issue, while also offering research-based solutions and next steps for me to think about. I love that she always gives me options for ways to move forward or ideas for me to focus on before our next session, so that I have ownership and control over my mental and emotional growth and well being. Kara is empathetic while still being matter of fact. I would absolutely recommend her to a friend. Even in a few short sessions I already feel like I've made important gains towards a calmer and more positive attitude.

Reviewed November 2019

Kara is thoughtful and responsive. She went out of her way to check in on me if she didn’t hear from me for awhile.

Reviewed November 2019

Kara is blunt, analytical and educated. She has been very helpful.

Reviewed November 2019

Kara is great! She asks enough questions to figure out where to begin and how to lead you in the right direction!

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kara Jakubec offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kara Jakubec works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kara Jakubec speak?

Kara Jakubec speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kara Jakubec have?

Kara Jakubec has 5 years of experience.

Where is Kara Jakubec licensed to practice?

Kara Jakubec is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Kara Jakubec accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kara Jakubec does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Kara Jakubec?

Kara Jakubec can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kara Jakubec?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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