- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Kara
Kara Riggott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and issues around motivation and confidence. Her focus also includes concerns such as relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions.
She practices in a client-centered way that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions are direct and practical; she helps people name what they are feeling and try small changes to test what helps. Conversations are straightforward and paced to match what each person can manage.
Kara uses a range of methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons to change and staying on track.
She also attends to areas tied to identity and life role, such as LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, caregiver stress, and young adult issues. Guilt and shame are named among her focus areas and are often addressed through exploring personal narratives and practical coping skills.
People who choose to work with her can expect a calm, conversational style and a plan that mixes talking with concrete steps. The first session typically looks at current struggles and priorities, and then she and the client decide what to try next.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It involves asking questions, reflecting what is said, and adjusting the pace to what feels manageable. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting way to sort through difficult feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and thought records to test new ways of thinking and reduce unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking like persistent shame.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people relate to others. Skills are concrete and include techniques for coping with distress and improving emotional balance.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps match methods to each person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can also use online sessions to practice skills between meetings and to build consistency in care.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and related problems such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and mood disorders.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She addresses guilt and shame by talking through personal stories and using practical coping skills to reduce their impact on daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.