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Cara Tilghman, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cara 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 Cara. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

Cara is consistent, calming, very accepting, and understanding. The only therapist I've kept for more than a few months.

Reviewed January 2024

CARA IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IM SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND HER. SHE LISTENS TO ME AND UNDERSTANDS ME SO WELL. HER ADVICE IS HELPFUL TO ME. SHE REALLY HAS HELPED ME MORE THEN SHE KNOWS. I NEVER HAD ANYONE TO TALK TO OR ANYONE WHO UNDERSTANDS ME ,,

Reviewed April 2021

More about Cara

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I have been counseling adults, teenagers, and families for over 12 years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as relationship problems, self-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, and general family conflict.

My counseling style is generally to show a lot of warmth, compassion, and acceptance, while also challenging you to identify and help change unproductive thinking patterns. People come for help coping with many different stressors and mood issues. It takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out to someone and talk about your feelings. I am hear to listen without judgement, in order to help you understand your past and bring mindfulness into your present and future.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cara Tilghman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164869749.

  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00463600 · Expires November 2024

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 Cara Tilghman

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

Overall rating:

4.5

14 reviews

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Cara is consistent, calming, very accepting, and understanding. The only therapist I've kept for more than a few months.

Reviewed January 2024

CARA IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IM SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND HER. SHE LISTENS TO ME AND UNDERSTANDS ME SO WELL. HER ADVICE IS HELPFUL TO ME. SHE REALLY HAS HELPED ME MORE THEN SHE KNOWS. I NEVER HAD ANYONE TO TALK TO OR ANYONE WHO UNDERSTANDS ME ,,

Reviewed April 2021

I absolutely adore Cara! She is always there to give perfect advice and is so great with my crazy schedule. She is so easy to make a video appointment with and I love that she is as keen as texting most of our conversations as I am. She is very understanding and is a great listener. She never shoves anything at me or makes me feel self-conscious or obligated. Every time I talk to her, I feel like I'm talking to a friend I've had forever. I couldn't recommend her more!

Reviewed February 2021

Cara is wonderful. She is patient, kind ans listens. She offers reassurance and guidance. She really works with my schedule.

Reviewed December 2020

Cara is a great listener, responds promptly, and is very much there to help.

Reviewed November 2020

It’s clear that Cara takes the time to listen and gives honest feedback; she is attentive and fair.

Reviewed July 2020

Cara has been a good listener and understands my challenges - she has provided good feedback and I feel I have support.

Reviewed May 2020

My experience with Cara Goldstein thus far has been both therapeutic and life altering. She provides useful tools to help me navigate the best solutions for me. Lastly, she is compassionate and competent!

Reviewed April 2020

Through our first few sessions, she has proven to be very open minded, relatable and easy to talk to. It can sometimes be hard finding a new therapist, but Cara has made the process very easy. I look forward to continuing to work with her and learn from her.

Reviewed April 2020

Cara helped me feel heard and supported. We used DBT and, with her support, I began to make small changes in my life. She was both empathic and empowering; she listened and understood my concerns and gave me the tools I needed to make the changes in my life that would lead to a happier and healthier life. She responded to me every day and encouraged me to keep doing the work on myself- Cara gave me the hope I needed in a time of despair. In addition, she supported me in the transition and helped me find resources I can use after we finished counseling together.

Reviewed March 2019

Cara is an excellent therapist, She helps me with personal and professional problems, as well as with my family and social life. She is excellent for depression, anxiety, relationship and LGBT issues. I really like her style of counseling, I have been with her for over a year. She is just as good as my face to face therapist, I highly recommend her to anybody who needs an intelligent and caring therapist who is always there for you. She works very hard for me and is very good at what she does.

Reviewed March 2019

Cara is quick to respond and gives great suggestions. she is open minded and is eager to help.

Reviewed May 2018

Cara is very professional and has really worked hard to understand what I'm saying and respond helpfully and with compassion. She's very prompt and clearly reads what I have to say carefully and with real interest.

Reviewed April 2018

I had my doubts about this site. I'm not a very trusting person. Once I exchanged a couple of messages with Cara, I knew this was a great idea. I love that she is available anytime and I can tell her things as they happen. She really has managed to guide me into a path where I can "better help" myself. ( I know, corny but had to!) She's brilliant.

Reviewed September 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cara Tilghman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cara Tilghman 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 Cara Tilghman speak?

Cara Tilghman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cara Tilghman have?

Cara Tilghman has 12 years of experience.

Where is Cara Tilghman licensed to practice?

Cara Tilghman is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Cara Tilghman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cara Tilghman 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 Cara Tilghman offer?

Cara Tilghman offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cara Tilghman?

Cara Tilghman 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 Cara Tilghman?

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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