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Kara Denahan, LMFT

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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kara. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Rhode Island

Recent reviews

Kara is the best and such a wonderful resource in my life!

Reviewed April 2024

Kara is an amazing therapist. She listens and intuitively responds in a way that allows me to grow and move forward with my answers to my own issues which is empowering. I am so fortunate to have found her to help me.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Kara

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Hello, and welcome! My name is Kara Denahan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Rhode Island. I have been providing therapy to individuals and couples for over 20 years. Currently, I am only providing therapy for individuals.

I want to share a little of my development as a therapist as I think this will give you a better sense of who I am, both professionally and personally. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Design, specialty Photography. In my mid-thirties I decided to return to school and entered a master’s level program to stud...

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Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders
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Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
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Licenses

Kara Denahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255493813.

  • LMFT · Rhode Island · MFT00080 · 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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Kara Denahan

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

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Amazing Understand Helped Helping Listens Grateful Insightful Wonderful

Kara is the best and such a wonderful resource in my life!

Reviewed April 2024

Kara is an amazing therapist. She listens and intuitively responds in a way that allows me to grow and move forward with my answers to my own issues which is empowering. I am so fortunate to have found her to help me.

Reviewed November 2023

Kara is amazing and always supportive!! I appreciate having the ability to message with her during off hours. It has been a great thing to have when things come up that are issues.

Reviewed November 2023

Kara is a wonderful therapist. Empathetic and insightful.

Reviewed June 2023

Kara is an experienced counselor. She is very attentive and responds quickly. She also understands what's important to me. She allows me time to ponder and if I text her she responds rather than waiting for an appointment which is comforting.

Reviewed June 2023

Kara is amazing and super responsive to my texts which is super helpful when I am having an issue mid-week.

Reviewed February 2023

Kara is amazing and insightful! She helped me through my separation, divorce process, and getting back on my feet again.

Reviewed November 2022

Kara is great, very understanding and helpful and available. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need.

Reviewed September 2022

She's awesome

Reviewed June 2022

Kara is great! She has helped me through my separation process with skill, kindness, and knowledge.

Reviewed May 2022

Kara has been extremely helpful as I go through some very difficult situations involving leaving my verbally and emotionally abusive partner. She was available to message with me when I left and helped talk me through what to say to our children and how to move forward with communicating with my now estranged husband. I am forever grateful for her help in this process.

Reviewed January 2022

Wonderful therapist. Listens, offers a multitude of strategies and asks thoughtful questions.

Reviewed January 2022

Kara is great.

Reviewed November 2021

I've only had a few sessions with Kara (via live chat) so far, but I can confidently say she's the easiest therapist I've ever talked to--and the option of live chat rather than voice/video is incredibly helpful as well. She provides worksheets to go through when helpful, helps to reinforce more positive thoughts/behaviors, and follows up after sessions / at the beginning of the week to check in. I was hesitant to try BetterHelp over traditional therapy at first, but Kara has definitely changed my view towards it :)

Reviewed September 2021

She is helping me understand myself and discover who I am. She's helping me navigate my inner thoughts and untangle my trauma piece by piece

Reviewed March 2021

Kara is extremely intuitive and listens to what you have to say. She doesn't tell you how you are, she asks you and tries to help you understand what you're dealing with. She gives great advice and actually talks to you like a person trying to help, not just like you're a patient. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their counselor and therapist, I know I certainly am.

Reviewed February 2021

Kara is amazing! She has made such a difference in my life and I am so grateful for her

Reviewed January 2021

Kara is excellent. Her approach is supportive and calming. She is helping me better understand myself and what I need to do to live a happier life.

Reviewed December 2020

Kara is such a great energy to be around and is present for each moment I'm with her. She really does her best to bring insight that would positively benefit me in one way or another and I deeply appreciate her!

Reviewed November 2020

Great counselor understand all my concerns

Reviewed July 2020

Kara is great. She really listens, asks good questions, and provides great ideas and resources for addressing my problems.

Reviewed July 2020

Kara takes the time to really read what I am saying and gives a detailed response back and helps me in so many ways!

Reviewed June 2020

Kara is very responsive and sensible in her communication style. She provides additional resources to help focus on the areas I am working on. I have enjoyed our discussions and found them very insightful and easy to understand.

Reviewed April 2020

My sessions with Kara have been immensely helpful. She is an engaging, responsive, and warm person. By the end of each of our sessions, she always managed to help me resolve some internal conflict or distress. Speaking to her has allowed me to feel more positive and confident in situations that earlier made me feel uncomfortable. She is an outstanding counselor whom I can't recommend highly enough.

Reviewed March 2020

Thank you for helping me during these strange times

Reviewed March 2020

Kara is fabulous! I appreciate her ability to deeply listen, and her myriad helpful suggestions. She is the best counselor I’ve ever had

Reviewed January 2020

Kara and I have only been talking for a short time now, but I feel very grateful for her multi-layered/integrated approach - she tunes into and speaks to the nuanced dynamics that are contributing to what is going on and asks questions that have helped me process and find clarity.

Reviewed January 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kara Denahan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kara Denahan 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 Denahan speak?

Kara Denahan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kara Denahan have?

Kara Denahan has 23 years of experience.

Where is Kara Denahan licensed to practice?

Kara Denahan is licensed to practice in Rhode Island.

Does Kara Denahan accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kara Denahan 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."

What treatment approaches does Kara Denahan offer?

Kara Denahan offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Kara Denahan?

Kara Denahan 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 Denahan?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.